Dodge Dakota vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Chevrolet Traverse
- 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 Traverse width78.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Traverse is 12.9 in shorter (218.8 in vs 205.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 6.8 in narrower (71.8 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 2.0 in taller (68.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 10.4 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 120.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Dodge Dakota has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 145 lb heavier (4,455 lb vs 4,310 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 10.4 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 120.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 6.8 in narrower (71.8 in vs 78.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Dodge Dakota has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Traverse is 12.9 in shorter (218.8 in vs 205.9 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 145 lb heavier (4,455 lb vs 4,310 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse is shorter by 12.9 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 6.8 in
- More ground clearanceDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Dakota — Based on length × width (Dodge Dakota)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.8 in | 205.9 in | 12.9 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 78.6 in | 6.8 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 70.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 120.9 in | 10.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,455 lb | 4,310 lb | 145 lb |
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