Dodge Dakota vs Hyundai Santa Cruz Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Hyundai Santa Cruz
- Length218.8 in
- Height68.6 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase131.3 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.1 in
- Curb weight4,288 lb – 4,621 lb
- Width71.7 in – 72.0 in
- Hyundai Santa Cruz width75.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Cruz is 23.1 in shorter (218.8 in vs 195.7 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 3.2 in narrower (71.8 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 2.0 in taller (68.7 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 13.0 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 118.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Cruz has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.6 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 519 lb heavier (4,455 lb vs 3,936 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 519 lb heavier (4,455 lb vs 3,936 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Cruz is 23.1 in shorter (218.8 in vs 195.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 13.0 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 118.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Cruz has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.6 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 3.2 in narrower (71.8 in vs 75.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Cruz — Hyundai Santa Cruz is shorter by 23.1 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Cruz
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 3.2 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Santa Cruz — Hyundai Santa Cruz has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Cruz — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Cruz)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.8 in | 195.7 in | 23.1 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 75.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 66.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 118.3 in | 13.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,455 lb | 3,936 lb | 519 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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