Dodge Dakota vs Dodge Durango Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Dodge Durango
- Length196.0 in – 215.1 in
- Height64.7 in – 68.5 in
- Wheelbase112.0 in – 131.1 in
- Curb weight3,426 lb – 4,484 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Dodge Durango width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Durango is 12.1 in shorter (205.6 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Dodge Durango is 4.7 in taller (66.6 in vs 71.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (121.5 in vs 116.1 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 734 lb heavier (3,955 lb vs 4,689 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 734 lb heavier (3,955 lb vs 4,689 lb)
- Height: Dodge Durango is 4.7 in taller (66.6 in vs 71.3 in)
- Length: Dodge Durango is 12.1 in shorter (205.6 in vs 193.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (121.5 in vs 116.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Durango — Dodge Durango is shorter by 12.1 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Dodge Durango
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Durango — Based on length × width (Dodge Durango)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Dodge Durango | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 205.6 in | 193.5 in | 12.1 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 71.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 66.6 in | 71.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.5 in | 116.1 in | 5.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,955 lb | 4,689 lb | 734 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 196.0 in – 215.1 in).
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