GMC Canyon vs Dodge Dakota Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. GMC Canyon · Dodge Dakota
- Length212.4 in – 224.6 in
- Height70.3 in – 70.7 in
- Wheelbase128.3 in – 140.5 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in – 8.4 in
- Curb weight3,903 lb – 4,546 lb
- Width74.3 in
- Dodge Dakota width76.0 in – 76.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: GMC Canyon is 1.9 in narrower (74.3 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: GMC Canyon is 2.2 in taller (70.5 in vs 68.3 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Canyon has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (134.4 in vs 131.3 in)
- Ground clearance: GMC Canyon has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 222 lb heavier (4,225 lb vs 4,446 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 222 lb heavier (4,225 lb vs 4,446 lb)
- Height: GMC Canyon is 2.2 in taller (70.5 in vs 68.3 in)
- Width: GMC Canyon is 1.9 in narrower (74.3 in vs 76.2 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Canyon has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (134.4 in vs 131.3 in)
- Ground clearance: GMC Canyon has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Canyon — Based on length × width (GMC Canyon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Canyon | Dodge Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.5 in | 218.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 76.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 70.5 in | 68.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 134.4 in | 131.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,225 lb | 4,446 lb | 222 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 212.4 in – 224.6 in).
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