Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Dodge Dakota Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Dodge Dakota
- Length219.3 in
- Height73.2 in – 73.3 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Ground clearance9.8 in
- Curb weight4,914 lb – 5,123 lb
- Width78.8 in
- Dodge Dakota width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Dakota is 13.8 in shorter (219.3 in vs 205.6 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 7.2 in narrower (78.8 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 6.7 in taller (73.3 in vs 66.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 121.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,064 lb heavier (5,019 lb vs 3,955 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,064 lb heavier (5,019 lb vs 3,955 lb)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 7.2 in narrower (78.8 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 6.7 in taller (73.3 in vs 66.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 121.5 in)
- Length: Dodge Dakota is 13.8 in shorter (219.3 in vs 205.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is shorter by 13.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · garage fit for Dodge Dakota
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 7.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Dakota — Based on length × width (Dodge Dakota)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Dodge Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219.3 in | 205.6 in | 13.8 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 71.6 in | 7.2 in |
| Height | 73.3 in | 66.6 in | 6.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 121.5 in | 8.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,019 lb | 3,955 lb | 1,064 lb |
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