Dodge Dakota vs Toyota Tacoma Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Toyota Tacoma
- 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
- Toyota Tacoma width72.2 in – 74.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 12.9 in shorter (218.8 in vs 205.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 1.6 in narrower (71.8 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 1.0 in taller (68.7 in vs 67.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 125.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 835 lb heavier (4,455 lb vs 3,620 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 835 lb heavier (4,455 lb vs 3,620 lb)
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 12.9 in shorter (218.8 in vs 205.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 125.2 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 1.6 in narrower (71.8 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 1.0 in taller (68.7 in vs 67.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is shorter by 12.9 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Toyota Tacoma
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Tacoma — Based on length × width (Toyota Tacoma)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Toyota Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.8 in | 205.9 in | 12.9 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 73.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 67.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 125.2 in | 6.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,455 lb | 3,620 lb | 835 lb |
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