Dodge Dakota vs Honda Ridgeline Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Honda Ridgeline

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length218.8 in
  • Height68.6 in – 68.7 in
  • Wheelbase131.3 in
  • Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.1 in
  • Curb weight4,261 lb – 4,621 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in – 72.0 in
  • Honda Ridgeline width77.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Ridgeline is 12.0 in shorter (218.8 in vs 206.8 in)
  • Width: Dodge Dakota is 6.0 in narrower (71.8 in vs 77.8 in)
  • Height: Honda Ridgeline is 1.6 in taller (68.7 in vs 70.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 9.3 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 122.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Ridgeline is 58 lb heavier (4,441 lb vs 4,499 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Dodge Dakota is 6.0 in narrower (71.8 in vs 77.8 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 9.3 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 122.0 in)
  3. Length: Honda Ridgeline is 12.0 in shorter (218.8 in vs 206.8 in)
  4. Height: Honda Ridgeline is 1.6 in taller (68.7 in vs 70.3 in)
  5. Curb weight: Honda Ridgeline is 58 lb heavier (4,441 lb vs 4,499 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda RidgelineHonda Ridgeline is shorter by 12.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Honda Ridgeline
  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge DakotaDodge Dakota is narrower by 6.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge DakotaBased on length × width (Dodge Dakota)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge DakotaHonda RidgelineDifference
Length218.8 in206.8 in12.0 in
Width71.8 in77.8 in6.0 in
Height68.7 in70.3 in1.6 in
Wheelbase131.3 in122.0 in9.3 in
Ground clearance8.1 in
Curb weight4,441 lb4,499 lb58 lb

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