Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Dodge Dakota Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Dodge Dakota
- Length203.3 in – 246.7 in
- Height71.0 in – 72.7 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 157.5 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in – 8.7 in
- Curb weight4,058 lb – 4,976 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Dodge Dakota width71.5 in – 71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Dakota is 19.4 in shorter (225.0 in vs 205.6 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 7.0 in narrower (78.5 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 4.8 in taller (71.8 in vs 67.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 16.8 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 121.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 633 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 3,885 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 633 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 3,885 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 16.8 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 121.5 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 7.0 in narrower (78.5 in vs 71.5 in)
- Length: Dodge Dakota is 19.4 in shorter (225.0 in vs 205.6 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 4.8 in taller (71.8 in vs 67.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is shorter by 19.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Dodge Dakota
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 7.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Dakota — Based on length × width (Dodge Dakota)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Dodge Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 225.0 in | 205.6 in | 19.4 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 71.5 in | 7.0 in |
| Height | 71.8 in | 67.0 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 121.5 in | 16.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,517 lb | 3,885 lb | 633 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 203.3 in – 246.7 in).
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