Dodge Dakota vs Dodge Durango Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Dodge Durango
- 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
- Dodge Durango width76.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Durango is 18.0 in shorter (218.8 in vs 200.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 4.2 in narrower (71.8 in vs 76.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Durango is 4.5 in taller (68.7 in vs 73.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 12.1 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 119.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 450 lb heavier (4,455 lb vs 4,905 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 12.1 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 119.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 450 lb heavier (4,455 lb vs 4,905 lb)
- Length: Dodge Durango is 18.0 in shorter (218.8 in vs 200.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Durango is 4.5 in taller (68.7 in vs 73.2 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 4.2 in narrower (71.8 in vs 76.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Durango — Dodge Durango is shorter by 18.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Dodge Durango
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 4.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Durango — Based on length × width (Dodge Durango)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Dodge Durango | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.8 in | 200.8 in | 18.0 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 76.0 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 73.2 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 119.2 in | 12.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,455 lb | 4,905 lb | 450 lb |
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