Dodge Dakota vs Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Chevrolet Colorado
- 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
- Chevrolet Colorado width67.6 in – 68.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 18.8 in shorter (218.5 in vs 199.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 8.1 in narrower (76.2 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 2.5 in taller (68.3 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 12.7 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 118.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Colorado has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.9 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 646 lb heavier (4,438 lb vs 3,792 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 646 lb heavier (4,438 lb vs 3,792 lb)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Colorado has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 8.1 in narrower (76.2 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 12.7 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 118.7 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 18.8 in shorter (218.5 in vs 199.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is shorter by 18.8 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 8.1 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Chevrolet Colorado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.5 in | 199.8 in | 18.8 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 68.1 in | 8.1 in |
| Height | 68.3 in | 65.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 118.7 in | 12.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,438 lb | 3,792 lb | 646 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.