Dodge Dakota vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 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 weight4,175 lb – 4,654 lb
- Width71.7 in – 76.4 in
- Nissan Frontier width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 6.4 in shorter (218.8 in vs 212.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 1.3 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 2.7 in taller (68.7 in vs 71.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 132.4 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 298 lb heavier (4,415 lb vs 4,117 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 298 lb heavier (4,415 lb vs 4,117 lb)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 2.7 in taller (68.7 in vs 71.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 6.4 in shorter (218.8 in vs 212.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 1.3 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 132.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.8 in | 212.4 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 72.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 71.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 132.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,415 lb | 4,117 lb | 298 lb |
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