Ford Taurus Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Ford Taurus is 202″ long, 74.4″ wide, on a 113″ wheelbase, weighing 3,644 lb. Since 1986 it has grown 6% in length and gained 21% in weight. At 16.8 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

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Every Ford Taurus generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Ford Taurus dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1986–1995	190.2″	70.9″	54.7″	105.9″	3,016 lb
1996–2006	197.6″	72.8″	55.1″	108.7″	3,300 lb
2008–2019	202″	74.4″	61.4″	113″	3,644 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 1986 to today the Taurus gained 11.8″ of length (6%) and 628 lb of weight (21%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

Taurus year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 33 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Ford Taurus dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2019	203.1″	76.4″	113″	4,123 lb	2
2018	203.1″	76.4″	113″	4,123 lb	2
2017	203.1″	76.4″	113″	4,123 lb	2
2016	203.1″	76.4″	113″	4,123 lb	2
2015	203.1″	76.4″	113″	4,123 lb	2
2014	203.1″	76.4″	113″	4,123 lb	2
2013	203.1″	76.4″	113″	4,123 lb	2
2012	203.1″	76.4″	113″	4,123 lb	2
2011	203.1″	76.4″	113″	4,123 lb	2
2010	203.1″	76.4″	113″	4,123 lb	2
2009	202″	74.4″	113″	3,644 lb	1
2008	202″	74.4″	113″	3,644 lb	1
2006	197.6″	72.8″	108.7″	3,336 lb	1
2005	197.6″	72.8″	108.7″	3,402 lb	2
2004	197.6″	72.8″	108.7″	3,402 lb	2
2003	197.6″	72.8″	108.7″	3,444 lb	2
2002	197.6″	72.8″	108.7″	3,523 lb	2
2001	197.6″	72.8″	108.7″	3,426 lb	2
2000	198.8″	72.8″	108.7″	3,426 lb	2
1999	198.4″	72.8″	108.7″	3,417 lb	3
1998	198.4″	72.8″	108.7″	3,417 lb	3
1997	198.4″	72.8″	108.7″	3,351 lb	3
1996	198.4″	72.8″	108.7″	3,351 lb	3
1995	192.5″	70.9″	105.9″	3,186 lb	3
1994	192.5″	70.9″	105.9″	3,186 lb	3
1993	192.5″	71.3″	105.9″	3,225 lb	3
1992	192.5″	71.3″	105.9″	3,225 lb	3
1991	189.8″	70.9″	105.9″	3,097 lb	3
1990	189.8″	70.9″	105.9″	3,097 lb	3
1989	188.6″	70.9″	105.9″	3,051 lb	3
1988	190.2″	70.9″	105.9″	3,034 lb	2
1987	190.2″	70.9″	105.9″	2,961 lb	2
1986	190.2″	70.9″	105.9″	3,016 lb	2

ROWS 33·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Taurus fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Ford Taurus — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	16.8 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	16.8 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6.2 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 630 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Ford Taurus against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	74.4″	74.8″	-0.4″
Wheelbase	113″	116.1″	-3.1″
Curb weight	3,644 lb	4,273 lb	-629 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Ford Taurus?

202″ (16′ 10″) in its current generation, 74.4″ wide and 61.4″ tall.

How much does a Ford Taurus weigh?

3,644 lb at the kerb, which is 21% more than the first generation we hold from 1986.

Will a Taurus fit in a garage?

At 16.8 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the Taurus got bigger over the years?

Yes — 11.8″ longer and 628 lb heavier since 1986, across 3 generations. Weight grew 21%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.