Dodge Dakota vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Nissan Frontier
- Length196.0 in – 215.1 in
- Height64.7 in – 68.5 in
- Wheelbase112.0 in – 131.1 in
- Curb weight3,426 lb – 4,484 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Nissan Frontier width66.5 in – 71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 0.1 in shorter (205.6 in vs 205.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 2.4 in narrower (71.6 in vs 69.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 1.6 in taller (66.6 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (121.5 in vs 123.5 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 288 lb heavier (3,955 lb vs 3,667 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 288 lb heavier (3,955 lb vs 3,667 lb)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 2.4 in narrower (71.6 in vs 69.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 1.6 in taller (66.6 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (121.5 in vs 123.5 in)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 0.1 in shorter (205.6 in vs 205.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 205.6 in | 205.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 69.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 66.6 in | 65.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.5 in | 123.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,955 lb | 3,667 lb | 288 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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