Dodge Dakota vs Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Length218.8 in
- Height68.6 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase131.3 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.1 in
- Curb weight4,288 lb – 4,621 lb
- Width71.7 in – 72.0 in
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Dakota is 0.5 in shorter (218.8 in vs 219.3 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 7.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 5.8 in taller (68.7 in vs 74.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 917 lb heavier (4,455 lb vs 5,371 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 917 lb heavier (4,455 lb vs 5,371 lb)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 7.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 5.8 in taller (68.7 in vs 74.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 130.0 in)
- Length: Dodge Dakota is 0.5 in shorter (218.8 in vs 219.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- 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 | Dodge Dakota | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.8 in | 219.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 78.9 in | 7.1 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 74.5 in | 5.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 130.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,455 lb | 5,371 lb | 917 lb |
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