Dodge Ram 2500 vs Toyota Tacoma Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 2500 · Toyota Tacoma
- Length227.7 in – 249.7 in
- Height73.9 in – 79.1 in
- Wheelbase140.5 in – 160.5 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in – 12.9 in
- Curb weight5,388 lb – 6,487 lb
- Width78.9 in – 79.9 in
- Toyota Tacoma width72.2 in – 74.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 32.8 in shorter (238.7 in vs 205.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 6.0 in narrower (79.4 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 2500 is 8.8 in taller (76.5 in vs 67.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 2500 has a 25.3 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 125.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 2500 is 2,318 lb heavier (5,938 lb vs 3,620 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 2500 is 2,318 lb heavier (5,938 lb vs 3,620 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 2500 has a 25.3 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 125.2 in)
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 32.8 in shorter (238.7 in vs 205.9 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 2500 is 8.8 in taller (76.5 in vs 67.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 6.0 in narrower (79.4 in vs 73.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is shorter by 32.8 in Check garage fit for Dodge Ram 2500 · garage fit for Toyota Tacoma
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is narrower by 6.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Tacoma — Based on length × width (Toyota Tacoma)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500 | Toyota Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 238.7 in | 205.9 in | 32.8 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 73.4 in | 6.0 in |
| Height | 76.5 in | 67.7 in | 8.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.5 in | 125.2 in | 25.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,938 lb | 3,620 lb | 2,318 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 227.7 in – 249.7 in).
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