Dodge Dakota vs Buick Enclave Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Buick Enclave
- Length218.5 in
- Height68.0 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase131.3 in
- Ground clearance7.4 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight4,200 lb – 4,676 lb
- Width76.0 in – 76.4 in
- Buick Enclave width79.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Enclave is 16.7 in shorter (218.5 in vs 201.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 2.8 in narrower (76.2 in vs 79.0 in)
- Height: Buick Enclave is 1.3 in taller (68.3 in vs 69.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 12.4 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 118.9 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 442 lb heavier (4,438 lb vs 4,880 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 442 lb heavier (4,438 lb vs 4,880 lb)
- Length: Buick Enclave is 16.7 in shorter (218.5 in vs 201.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 2.8 in narrower (76.2 in vs 79.0 in)
- Height: Buick Enclave is 1.3 in taller (68.3 in vs 69.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Enclave — Buick Enclave is shorter by 16.7 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Buick Enclave
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Enclave — Based on length × width (Buick Enclave)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Buick Enclave | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.5 in | 201.8 in | 16.7 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 79.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 68.3 in | 69.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 118.9 in | 12.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,438 lb | 4,880 lb | 442 lb |
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