Ford Ranger vs Dodge Dakota Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Dodge Dakota
- Length187.5 in – 202.9 in
- Height63.9 in – 67.6 in
- Wheelbase111.6 in – 125.7 in
- Curb weight3,030 lb – 4,700 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Dodge Dakota width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 10.3 in shorter (195.2 in vs 205.5 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 2.1 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 0.9 in taller (65.8 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 121.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Ford Ranger is 10.3 in shorter (195.2 in vs 205.5 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 2.1 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 121.5 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 0.9 in taller (65.8 in vs 66.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 10.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Dodge Dakota
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Dodge Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.2 in | 205.5 in | 10.3 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 71.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 66.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 121.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,865 lb | — | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 187.5 in – 202.9 in).
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