Dodge Dakota vs Volkswagen Atlas Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Volkswagen Atlas
- Length218.8 in
- Height68.6 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase131.3 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.1 in
- Curb weight4,296 lb – 4,859 lb
- Width71.7 in – 76.4 in
- Volkswagen Atlas width78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 18.1 in shorter (218.8 in vs 200.7 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 4.2 in narrower (74.1 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.6 in taller (68.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 117.3 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 144 lb heavier (4,578 lb vs 4,434 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 117.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 18.1 in shorter (218.8 in vs 200.7 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 4.2 in narrower (74.1 in vs 78.3 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 144 lb heavier (4,578 lb vs 4,434 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.6 in taller (68.7 in vs 70.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is shorter by 18.1 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 4.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Atlas — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Atlas)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Volkswagen Atlas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.8 in | 200.7 in | 18.1 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 78.3 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 70.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 117.3 in | 14.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,578 lb | 4,434 lb | 144 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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