Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Dodge Dakota Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Dodge Dakota
- Length219.3 in
- Height73.6 in – 75.4 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Curb weight5,268 lb – 5,474 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Dodge Dakota width71.7 in – 72.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Dakota is 0.5 in shorter (219.3 in vs 218.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 7.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 5.8 in taller (74.5 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 131.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 917 lb heavier (5,371 lb vs 4,455 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 917 lb heavier (5,371 lb vs 4,455 lb)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 7.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 5.8 in taller (74.5 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 131.3 in)
- Length: Dodge Dakota is 0.5 in shorter (219.3 in vs 218.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · garage fit for Dodge Dakota
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 7.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Dakota — Based on length × width (Dodge Dakota)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Dodge Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219.3 in | 218.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.8 in | 7.1 in |
| Height | 74.5 in | 68.7 in | 5.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 131.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,371 lb | 4,455 lb | 917 lb |
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