Ford Ranger vs Dodge Dakota Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Dodge Dakota
- Length210.8 in
- Height70.7 in – 71.5 in
- Wheelbase126.8 in
- Width77.8 in
- Dodge Dakota width76.0 in – 76.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 7.7 in shorter (210.8 in vs 218.5 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 1.6 in narrower (77.8 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 2.8 in taller (71.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (126.8 in vs 131.3 in)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Ranger is 2.8 in taller (71.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 7.7 in shorter (210.8 in vs 218.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (126.8 in vs 131.3 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 1.6 in narrower (77.8 in vs 76.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 7.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Dodge Dakota
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Dodge Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 210.8 in | 218.5 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 77.8 in | 76.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 71.1 in | 68.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 126.8 in | 131.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | — | 4,446 lb | — |
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