Dodge Dakota vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Ford Ranger
- 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
- Ford Ranger width77.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 7.7 in shorter (218.5 in vs 210.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 1.6 in narrower (76.2 in vs 77.8 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 2.8 in taller (68.3 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 126.8 in)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Ranger is 2.8 in taller (68.3 in vs 71.1 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 7.7 in shorter (218.5 in vs 210.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 126.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 1.6 in narrower (76.2 in vs 77.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 7.7 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.5 in | 210.8 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 77.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 68.3 in | 71.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 126.8 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,446 lb | — | — |
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