Dodge Dakota vs Chevrolet Avalanche Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2013 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Chevrolet Avalanche
- Length218.5 in
- Height68.0 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase131.3 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight4,211 lb – 4,681 lb
- Width76.0 in – 76.4 in
- Chevrolet Avalanche width79.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Dakota is 2.8 in shorter (218.5 in vs 221.3 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 2.9 in narrower (76.2 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Avalanche is 8.3 in taller (68.3 in vs 76.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Avalanche is 1,308 lb heavier (4,446 lb vs 5,754 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Avalanche is 1,308 lb heavier (4,446 lb vs 5,754 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Avalanche is 8.3 in taller (68.3 in vs 76.6 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 2.9 in narrower (76.2 in vs 79.1 in)
- Length: Dodge Dakota is 2.8 in shorter (218.5 in vs 221.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 130.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Chevrolet Avalanche
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 2.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Dakota — Based on length × width (Dodge Dakota)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Chevrolet Avalanche | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.5 in | 221.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 79.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 68.3 in | 76.6 in | 8.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 130.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,446 lb | 5,754 lb | 1,308 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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