2017 Chevrolet SS vs 2017 Dodge Charger vs 2017 Ford Taurus

2017 Chevrolet SS

2017 Dodge Charger

2017 Ford Taurus

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4-Door Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SS 4-Door Sedan	14	22	$44,760	$46,625

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Daytona 340 RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Charger Daytona 340 RWD	16	25	$33,845	$34,895
Charger Daytona 392 RWD	15	25	$38,501	$39,995
Charger R/T RWD	16	25	$33,845	$34,895
Charger R/T Scat Pack RWD	15	25	$38,501	$39,995
Charger SE AWD	18	27	$29,735	$30,245
Charger SE RWD	19	30	$27,621	$27,995
Charger SRT 392 RWD	15	25	$49,834	$51,145
Charger SRT Hellcat RWD	13	22	$63,598	$65,945
Charger SXT AWD	18	27	$31,221	$31,995
Charger SXT RWD	19	30	$29,351	$29,995

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Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Taurus Limited AWD	17	24	$36,576	$38,705
Taurus Limited FWD	18	27	$34,829	$36,855
Taurus SE FWD	18	27	$25,840	$27,345
Taurus SEL AWD	17	24	$29,886	$31,625
Taurus SEL FWD	18	27	$28,137	$29,775
Taurus SHO AWD	16	24	$40,182	$42,520

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,760

$33,845

$36,576

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$46,625

$34,895

$38,705

Monthly Payment Estimate

$777 / month

$582 / month

$645 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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7.2

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5.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With V-8 power, agile handling, and a spacious five-passenger interior, the 2017 Chevrolet SS is sedan equivalent of the Camaro coupe.

With standard rear-wheel drive and several flavors of V-6 and V-8 power on offer, the 2017 Dodge Charger is a large family sedan with the heart of a proper muscle car.

The 2017 Ford Taurus is the full-sizer that Ford once called its flagship. Times change—and so do tastes—and the Taurus struggles to keep up with others in its class.

TCC Likes

Corvette power in a rear-drive sedan
Great performance
Clean, simple interface

Rear-wheel drive V-8 performance at an affordable price
Even the V-6 is impressive
Terrific handling and ride quality

Quiet ride
Comfortable interior in front
Generous trunk

TCC Dislikes

Anonymous compared to rivals and even the front-drive Chevrolet Impala
Notable highway road noise
Automatic transmission disappointingly lazy

Heavy and thirsty with the V-8
Interior can feel a little low buck against luxury rivals
All-wheel drive only with V-6

Cramped rear seat
Finicky base infotainment system
Poor rear visibility

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

16 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

25 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

57.20

56.2

56.3

Second Leg Room (in)

39.70

40.1

38.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.70

38.6

Second Hip Room (in)

58.00

56.1

55.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.10

59.5

57.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

112

104.7

102.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.50

36.6

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

59.00

57.9

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.30

41.8

41.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.40

63.8

65.5

Wheelbase (in)

114.80

120.2

112.9

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.70

76.2

Track Width, Front (in)

62.60

63.4

65.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.4

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

195.50

198.4

202.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.90

58.2

60.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.4

16.1

20.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2 x 1.1

12.6

13.6

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.0 x 1.26

13.6

13.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.8

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

37.7

39.5

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/35R19

P245/45ZR20

P255/45VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

RJ8

TR9

Front Tire Size

P245/40R19

P245/45ZR20

P255/45VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RJ8

TR9

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3997

4264

4140

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x 9.0

20 X 9

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Forged Aluminum

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x 8.5

20 X 9

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Forged Aluminum

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.6

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

730

650

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V8

Regular Unleaded V-8

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

415 @ 4600

395 @ 4200

254 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LS3

EZH

998-1

Displacement

6.2L/- TBD -

5.7 L/345

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

415 @ 5900

370 @ 5250

288 @ 6500

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.06

3.53

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.36

3.13

2.87

Trans Order Code

MX0

DFK

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.27

2.62

3.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.15

1.67

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

1.00

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.03

4.70

4.48

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.53

2.10

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet SS

Dodge Charger

Ford Taurus

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link MacPherson Strut

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link Independent

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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