Ford Ranger vs Dodge Dakota Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Dodge Dakota
- Length187.5 in – 202.9 in
- Height64.8 in – 67.6 in
- Wheelbase111.6 in – 125.7 in
- Curb weight3,030 lb – 3,606 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Dodge Dakota width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 10.4 in shorter (195.2 in vs 205.6 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 2.2 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 0.4 in taller (66.2 in vs 66.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 121.5 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 637 lb heavier (3,318 lb vs 3,955 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 637 lb heavier (3,318 lb vs 3,955 lb)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 10.4 in shorter (195.2 in vs 205.6 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 2.2 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 121.5 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 0.4 in taller (66.2 in vs 66.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 10.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Dodge Dakota
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Dodge Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.2 in | 205.6 in | 10.4 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 71.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 66.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 121.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,318 lb | 3,955 lb | 637 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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