Dodge Dakota vs Volkswagen Atlas Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Volkswagen Atlas
- Length218.5 in
- Height68.0 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase131.3 in
- Ground clearance7.4 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight4,200 lb – 4,676 lb
- Width76.0 in – 76.4 in
- Volkswagen Atlas width78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 17.8 in shorter (218.5 in vs 200.7 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 2.1 in narrower (76.2 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.9 in taller (68.3 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 117.3 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 117.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 17.8 in shorter (218.5 in vs 200.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.9 in taller (68.3 in vs 70.3 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 2.1 in narrower (76.2 in vs 78.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is shorter by 17.8 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Atlas — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Atlas)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Volkswagen Atlas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.5 in | 200.7 in | 17.8 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 78.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 68.3 in | 70.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 117.3 in | 14.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,438 lb | 4,434 lb | 5 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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