Ford Ranger vs Dodge Dakota Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Dodge Dakota
- Length189.4 in – 203.6 in
- Height66.2 in – 67.7 in
- Wheelbase111.5 in – 125.9 in
- Curb weight3,028 lb – 3,606 lb
- Width69.4 in – 71.3 in
- Dodge Dakota width71.7 in – 76.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 22.3 in shorter (196.5 in vs 218.8 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 3.7 in narrower (70.3 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 1.7 in taller (67.0 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 12.6 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 131.3 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 1,098 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,415 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 1,098 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,415 lb)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 22.3 in shorter (196.5 in vs 218.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 12.6 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 131.3 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 3.7 in narrower (70.3 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 1.7 in taller (67.0 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 22.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Dodge Dakota
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 3.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Dodge Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.5 in | 218.8 in | 22.3 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 74.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 68.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 131.3 in | 12.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,317 lb | 4,415 lb | 1,098 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 189.4 in – 203.6 in).
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