Dodge Dakota vs Toyota Tacoma Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Toyota Tacoma
- Length218.5 in
- Height68.0 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase131.3 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight4,211 lb – 4,681 lb
- Width76.0 in – 76.4 in
- Toyota Tacoma width72.2 in – 74.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 12.6 in shorter (218.5 in vs 205.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 2.8 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 0.3 in taller (68.3 in vs 68.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 125.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 726 lb heavier (4,446 lb vs 3,720 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 726 lb heavier (4,446 lb vs 3,720 lb)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 9.0 in)
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 12.6 in shorter (218.5 in vs 205.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 125.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 2.8 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is shorter by 12.6 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Toyota Tacoma
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is narrower by 2.8 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Tacoma — Based on length × width (Toyota Tacoma)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Toyota Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.5 in | 205.9 in | 12.6 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 73.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 68.3 in | 68.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 125.1 in | 6.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 9.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,446 lb | 3,720 lb | 726 lb |
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