Dodge Dakota vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 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 weight4,175 lb – 4,654 lb
- Width71.7 in – 76.4 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Traverse is 13.8 in shorter (218.8 in vs 205.0 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 4.3 in narrower (74.1 in vs 78.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 1.8 in taller (68.7 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 12.4 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 118.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 514 lb heavier (4,415 lb vs 4,928 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 12.4 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 118.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 514 lb heavier (4,415 lb vs 4,928 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Traverse is 13.8 in shorter (218.8 in vs 205.0 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 4.3 in narrower (74.1 in vs 78.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 1.8 in taller (68.7 in vs 70.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse is shorter by 13.8 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 4.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.8 in | 205.0 in | 13.8 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 78.4 in | 4.3 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 70.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 118.9 in | 12.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,415 lb | 4,928 lb | 514 lb |
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