Chevrolet Avalanche vs Dodge Dakota Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Avalanche · Dodge Dakota
- Length221.3 in
- Height76.6 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Curb weight5,705 lb – 5,803 lb
- Width79.1 in
- Dodge Dakota width76.0 in – 76.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Dakota is 2.8 in shorter (221.3 in vs 218.5 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 2.9 in narrower (79.1 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Avalanche is 8.3 in taller (76.6 in vs 68.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 131.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Avalanche is 1,308 lb heavier (5,754 lb vs 4,446 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Avalanche is 1,308 lb heavier (5,754 lb vs 4,446 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Avalanche is 8.3 in taller (76.6 in vs 68.3 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 2.9 in narrower (79.1 in vs 76.2 in)
- Length: Dodge Dakota is 2.8 in shorter (221.3 in vs 218.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 131.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Avalanche · garage fit for Dodge Dakota
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 2.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Dakota — Based on length × width (Dodge Dakota)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche | Dodge Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 221.3 in | 218.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 76.2 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 76.6 in | 68.3 in | 8.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 131.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,754 lb | 4,446 lb | 1,308 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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