Dodge Dakota vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Nissan Frontier
- 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
- Nissan Frontier width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 13.3 in shorter (218.8 in vs 205.5 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 1.0 in narrower (71.8 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 2.7 in taller (68.7 in vs 71.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 125.9 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 366 lb heavier (4,455 lb vs 4,089 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 366 lb heavier (4,455 lb vs 4,089 lb)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 13.3 in shorter (218.8 in vs 205.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 125.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 2.7 in taller (68.7 in vs 71.3 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 1.0 in narrower (71.8 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 13.3 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.8 in | 205.5 in | 13.3 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 72.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 71.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 125.9 in | 5.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,455 lb | 4,089 lb | 366 lb |
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