Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Dodge Dakota Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Dodge Dakota
- Length219.5 in
- Height71.3 in
- Wheelbase131.5 in
- Curb weight4,769 lb – 5,226 lb
- Width76.7 in
- Dodge Dakota width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Dakota is 14.0 in shorter (219.5 in vs 205.5 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 5.2 in narrower (76.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 4.6 in taller (71.3 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (131.5 in vs 121.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (131.5 in vs 121.5 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 5.2 in narrower (76.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 4.6 in taller (71.3 in vs 66.7 in)
- Length: Dodge Dakota is 14.0 in shorter (219.5 in vs 205.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is shorter by 14.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · garage fit for Dodge Dakota
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 5.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Dakota — Based on length × width (Dodge Dakota)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Dodge Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219.5 in | 205.5 in | 14.0 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 71.5 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 71.3 in | 66.7 in | 4.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.5 in | 121.5 in | 10.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,998 lb | — | — |
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