Dodge Dakota vs Toyota Tacoma Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Toyota Tacoma
- Length196.0 in – 215.1 in
- Height66.0 in – 69.7 in
- Wheelbase112.0 in – 131.2 in
- Curb weight3,714 lb – 4,463 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Toyota Tacoma width66.5 in – 70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 14.8 in shorter (205.6 in vs 190.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 3.2 in narrower (71.6 in vs 68.4 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 2.8 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 9.0 in longer wheelbase (121.6 in vs 112.6 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 861 lb heavier (4,089 lb vs 3,228 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 861 lb heavier (4,089 lb vs 3,228 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 9.0 in longer wheelbase (121.6 in vs 112.6 in)
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 14.8 in shorter (205.6 in vs 190.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 3.2 in narrower (71.6 in vs 68.4 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 2.8 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is shorter by 14.8 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Toyota Tacoma
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Tacoma — Based on length × width (Toyota Tacoma)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Toyota Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 205.6 in | 190.8 in | 14.8 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 68.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 65.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 112.6 in | 9.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,089 lb | 3,228 lb | 861 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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