Dodge Dakota vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Nissan Frontier
- Length196.0 in – 215.1 in
- Height65.2 in – 68.8 in
- Wheelbase112.0 in – 131.0 in
- Curb weight3,378 lb – 4,391 lb
- Width71.5 in – 71.6 in
- Nissan Frontier width66.5 in – 71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 8.4 in shorter (205.6 in vs 197.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 2.3 in narrower (71.5 in vs 69.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 2.3 in taller (67.0 in vs 64.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 11.3 in longer wheelbase (121.5 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 286 lb heavier (3,885 lb vs 3,599 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 11.3 in longer wheelbase (121.5 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 286 lb heavier (3,885 lb vs 3,599 lb)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 8.4 in shorter (205.6 in vs 197.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 2.3 in taller (67.0 in vs 64.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 2.3 in narrower (71.5 in vs 69.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 205.6 in | 197.2 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 69.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 64.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.5 in | 110.2 in | 11.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,885 lb | 3,599 lb | 286 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 196.0 in – 215.1 in).
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