Dodge Dakota vs Volvo XC90 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Volvo XC90
- Length218.8 in
- Height68.6 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase131.3 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.1 in
- Curb weight4,261 lb – 4,621 lb
- Width71.7 in – 72.0 in
- Volvo XC90 width74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC90 is 29.9 in shorter (218.8 in vs 188.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 2.9 in narrower (71.8 in vs 74.7 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 1.5 in taller (68.7 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 18.7 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 112.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 244 lb heavier (4,441 lb vs 4,685 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 18.7 in longer wheelbase (131.3 in vs 112.6 in)
- Length: Volvo XC90 is 29.9 in shorter (218.8 in vs 188.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 244 lb heavier (4,441 lb vs 4,685 lb)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 2.9 in narrower (71.8 in vs 74.7 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 1.5 in taller (68.7 in vs 70.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is shorter by 29.9 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Volvo XC90
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 2.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC90 — Based on length × width (Volvo XC90)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Volvo XC90 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.8 in | 188.9 in | 29.9 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 74.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 70.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 112.6 in | 18.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,441 lb | 4,685 lb | 244 lb |
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