Dodge Dakota vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 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 width69.3 in – 71.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 22.0 in shorter (218.5 in vs 196.5 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 5.9 in narrower (76.2 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 1.4 in taller (68.3 in vs 67.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 12.6 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 118.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Ranger has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 1,129 lb heavier (4,446 lb vs 3,317 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 1,129 lb heavier (4,446 lb vs 3,317 lb)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 22.0 in shorter (218.5 in vs 196.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 12.6 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 118.7 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 5.9 in narrower (76.2 in vs 70.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Ranger has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 22.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 5.9 in
- More ground clearanceFord Ranger — Ford Ranger has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.5 in | 196.5 in | 22.0 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 70.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Height | 68.3 in | 67.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 118.7 in | 12.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,446 lb | 3,317 lb | 1,129 lb |
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