Dodge Dakota vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Chevrolet Traverse
- 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 Traverse width78.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Traverse is 13.5 in shorter (218.5 in vs 205.0 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 2.2 in narrower (76.2 in vs 78.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 2.1 in taller (68.3 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 482 lb heavier (4,446 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 482 lb heavier (4,446 lb vs 4,928 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Traverse is 13.5 in shorter (218.5 in vs 205.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 2.1 in taller (68.3 in vs 70.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 2.2 in narrower (76.2 in vs 78.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse is shorter by 13.5 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Traverse — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Traverse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.5 in | 205.0 in | 13.5 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 78.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 68.3 in | 70.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 118.9 in | 12.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,446 lb | 4,928 lb | 482 lb |
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