GMC Canyon vs Dodge Dakota Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. GMC Canyon · Dodge Dakota
- Length192.4 in – 207.1 in
- Height64.9 in – 67.9 in
- Wheelbase111.3 in – 126.0 in
- Curb weight3,332 lb – 4,062 lb
- Width67.6 in – 68.6 in
- Dodge Dakota width71.7 in – 76.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Canyon is 19.1 in shorter (199.8 in vs 218.8 in)
- Width: GMC Canyon is 6.0 in narrower (68.1 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 2.3 in taller (66.4 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 12.7 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 131.3 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 881 lb heavier (3,697 lb vs 4,578 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 881 lb heavier (3,697 lb vs 4,578 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 12.7 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 131.3 in)
- Length: GMC Canyon is 19.1 in shorter (199.8 in vs 218.8 in)
- Width: GMC Canyon is 6.0 in narrower (68.1 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 2.3 in taller (66.4 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is shorter by 19.1 in Check garage fit for GMC Canyon · garage fit for Dodge Dakota
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is narrower by 6.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Canyon — Based on length × width (GMC Canyon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Canyon | Dodge Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 199.8 in | 218.8 in | 19.1 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 74.1 in | 6.0 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 68.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 131.3 in | 12.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,697 lb | 4,578 lb | 881 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 192.4 in – 207.1 in).
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