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Ford Taurus Specs

Since 1986 the Taurus has grown 13″ in length and gained 1,107 lb: weight rose 37%, length only 7%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 5 generations · 1986–2019 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2019 Ford Taurus, the latest model year on record, is 203.1″ long, 76.4″ wide and 60.6″ tall on a 113″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,123 lb. At 16.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Ford Taurus generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 1996, when the new car was 5.5″ longer than the 1992–1995 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2008: 218 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Ford Taurus dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1986–1991190.2″70.9″54.7″105.9″3,016 lb
1992–1995192.1″71.3″53.9″105.9″3,228 lb
1996–1999197.6″72.8″55.1″108.7″3,300 lb
2000–2006198.8″72.8″57.1″108.7″3,426 lb
2008–2019202″74.4″61.4″113″3,644 lb
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Taurus year by year

FIG.02·Ford Taurus dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2019203.1″76.4″113″4,123 lb2
2018203.1″76.4″113″4,123 lb2
2017203.1″76.4″113″4,123 lb2
2016203.1″76.4″113″4,123 lb2
2015203.1″76.4″113″4,123 lb2
2014203.1″76.4″113″4,123 lb2
2013203.1″76.4″113″4,123 lb2
2012203.1″76.4″113″4,123 lb2
2011203.1″76.4″113″4,123 lb2
2010203.1″76.4″113″4,123 lb2
2009202″74.4″113″3,644 lb1
2008202″74.4″113″3,644 lb1
2006197.6″72.8″108.7″3,336 lb1
2005197.6″72.8″108.7″3,402 lb2
2004197.6″72.8″108.7″3,402 lb2
2003197.6″72.8″108.7″3,444 lb2
2002197.6″72.8″108.7″3,523 lb2
2001197.6″72.8″108.7″3,426 lb2
2000198.8″72.8″108.7″3,426 lb2
1999198.4″72.8″108.7″3,417 lb3
1998198.4″72.8″108.7″3,417 lb3
1997198.4″72.8″108.7″3,351 lb3
1996198.4″72.8″108.7″3,351 lb3
1995192.5″70.9″105.9″3,186 lb3
1994192.5″70.9″105.9″3,186 lb3
1993192.5″71.3″105.9″3,225 lb3
1992192.5″71.3″105.9″3,225 lb3
1991189.8″70.9″105.9″3,097 lb3
1990189.8″70.9″105.9″3,097 lb3
1989188.6″70.9″105.9″3,051 lb3
1988190.2″70.9″105.9″3,034 lb2
1987190.2″70.9″105.9″2,961 lb2
1986190.2″70.9″105.9″3,016 lb2
ROWS 33·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Taurus on the used market

In 1,186 Taurus listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2008–2019 car is the most common: 889 of them (75%), at an average asking price of $6,579. ForCar visitors have decoded 134 Taurus VINs; the most checked model years are 2013, 2015 and 2014.

FIG.05·Ford Taurus generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2008–201988975%$6,579133,563 mi
2000–200619817%$2,818126,976 mi
1996–1999413%$2,350142,360 mi
1992–1995121%$2,085145,766 mi
Other years444%$2,971120,447 mi
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Taurus fit

FIG.02·Ford Taurus — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.9 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.9 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.4 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Ford Taurus against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 603 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width76.4″75.2″+1.2″
Wheelbase113″117.3″−4.3″
Curb weight4,123 lb4,350 lb−227 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Taurus against its rivals

Next to the Chevrolet Impala and Kia Cadenza, the Taurus is the longest and the heaviest of the three.

FIG.04·Ford Taurus against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Ford Taurus (this car)2019203.1″76.4″4,123 lb
Chevrolet Impala2020201.2″72.8″3,724 lb
Kia Cadenza2020195.7″73.6″3,702 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Taurus bigger than the 2018?

No. The 2019 and 2018 Taurus are the same size and weight.

Which Taurus years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2008. Model years inside each range, such as 2008–2019, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the Taurus or the Chevrolet Impala?

The 2020 Chevrolet Impala is 1.9″ shorter and 399 lb lighter than the 2019 Taurus.

How much does a used Taurus cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $2,085 for the 1992–1995 car to $6,579 for the 2008–2019 one, across 1,186 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 33 Taurus model years, 1986 to 2019. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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