Dodge Dakota vs Toyota Tacoma Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2022 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 weight4,175 lb – 4,654 lb
- Width71.7 in – 76.4 in
- Toyota Tacoma width74.4 in – 75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Dakota is 0.1 in shorter (218.8 in vs 218.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 0.8 in narrower (74.1 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Tacoma is 2.4 in taller (68.7 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Tacoma has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 134.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 182 lb heavier (4,415 lb vs 4,233 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 182 lb heavier (4,415 lb vs 4,233 lb)
- Height: Toyota Tacoma is 2.4 in taller (68.7 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Tacoma has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 134.0 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 0.8 in narrower (74.1 in vs 74.8 in)
- Length: Dodge Dakota is 0.1 in shorter (218.8 in vs 218.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Toyota Tacoma
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Dakota — Based on length × width (Dodge Dakota)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Toyota Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.8 in | 218.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 74.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 71.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 134.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,415 lb | 4,233 lb | 182 lb |
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