Dodge Dakota vs Buick Enclave Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Buick Enclave
- Length218.8 in
- Height68.6 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase131.3 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.1 in
- Curb weight4,175 lb – 4,654 lb
- Width71.7 in – 76.4 in
- Buick Enclave width79.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Enclave is 17.0 in shorter (218.8 in vs 201.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 4.9 in narrower (74.1 in vs 79.0 in)
- Height: Buick Enclave is 3.5 in taller (68.7 in vs 72.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 12.4 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 118.9 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 468 lb heavier (4,415 lb vs 4,883 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 12.4 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 118.9 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 468 lb heavier (4,415 lb vs 4,883 lb)
- Length: Buick Enclave is 17.0 in shorter (218.8 in vs 201.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 4.9 in narrower (74.1 in vs 79.0 in)
- Height: Buick Enclave is 3.5 in taller (68.7 in vs 72.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Enclave — Buick Enclave is shorter by 17.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Buick Enclave
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 4.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Enclave — Based on length × width (Buick Enclave)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Buick Enclave | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.8 in | 201.8 in | 17.0 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 79.0 in | 4.9 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 72.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 118.9 in | 12.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,415 lb | 4,883 lb | 468 lb |
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