Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Dodge Dakota Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Dodge Dakota
- Length205.6 in – 249.2 in
- Height73.5 in – 73.9 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 157.5 in
- Ground clearance11.8 in – 13.4 in
- Curb weight4,443 lb – 5,509 lb
- Width79.9 in – 80.0 in
- Dodge Dakota width76.0 in – 76.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Dakota is 8.9 in shorter (227.4 in vs 218.5 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 3.8 in narrower (80.0 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 5.4 in taller (73.7 in vs 68.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 131.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 4.8 in more ground clearance (12.6 in vs 7.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 538 lb heavier (4,976 lb vs 4,438 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 4.8 in more ground clearance (12.6 in vs 7.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 538 lb heavier (4,976 lb vs 4,438 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 5.4 in taller (73.7 in vs 68.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 131.3 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 3.8 in narrower (80.0 in vs 76.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Dodge Dakota
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 3.8 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 4.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Dakota — Based on length × width (Dodge Dakota)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Dodge Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 227.4 in | 218.5 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 76.2 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 73.7 in | 68.3 in | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 131.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 12.6 in | 7.8 in | 4.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,976 lb | 4,438 lb | 538 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 205.6 in – 249.2 in).
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