Dodge Dakota vs GMC Canyon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · GMC Canyon
- 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
- GMC Canyon width74.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Canyon is 0.3 in shorter (218.8 in vs 218.5 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 0.2 in narrower (74.1 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: GMC Canyon is 1.8 in taller (68.7 in vs 70.5 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Canyon has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 134.4 in)
- Ground clearance: GMC Canyon has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 334 lb heavier (4,578 lb vs 4,244 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 334 lb heavier (4,578 lb vs 4,244 lb)
- Height: GMC Canyon is 1.8 in taller (68.7 in vs 70.5 in)
- Ground clearance: GMC Canyon has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.3 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Canyon has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 134.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 0.2 in narrower (74.1 in vs 74.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for GMC Canyon
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon has 0.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | GMC Canyon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.8 in | 218.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 74.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 70.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 134.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,578 lb | 4,244 lb | 334 lb |
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