Dodge Dakota vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Ford Ranger
- Length218.8 in
- Height68.6 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase131.3 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.1 in
- Curb weight4,296 lb – 4,859 lb
- Width71.7 in – 76.4 in
- Ford Ranger width77.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 8.0 in shorter (218.8 in vs 210.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 3.7 in narrower (74.1 in vs 77.8 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 2.4 in taller (68.7 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
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 3.7 in narrower (74.1 in vs 77.8 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 8.0 in shorter (218.8 in vs 210.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 126.8 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 2.4 in taller (68.7 in vs 71.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 3.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Dakota — Based on length × width (Dodge Dakota)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.8 in | 210.8 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 77.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 71.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 126.8 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,578 lb | — | — |
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