Chevrolet Colorado vs Dodge Dakota Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Colorado · Dodge Dakota
- Length192.8 in – 207.1 in
- Height63.5 in – 67.0 in
- Wheelbase111.2 in – 126.0 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 9.3 in
- Curb weight3,117 lb – 3,802 lb
- Width67.6 in – 68.6 in
- Dodge Dakota width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.6 in shorter (199.9 in vs 205.6 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 3.5 in narrower (68.1 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 2.6 in taller (65.3 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (118.6 in vs 121.6 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 629 lb heavier (3,460 lb vs 4,089 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 629 lb heavier (3,460 lb vs 4,089 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 3.5 in narrower (68.1 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 2.6 in taller (65.3 in vs 67.8 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.6 in shorter (199.9 in vs 205.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (118.6 in vs 121.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado · garage fit for Dodge Dakota
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 3.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Colorado | Dodge Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 199.9 in | 205.6 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 71.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 67.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.6 in | 121.6 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,460 lb | 4,089 lb | 629 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 192.8 in – 207.1 in).
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