GMC Sierra 1500 vs Dodge Dakota Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. GMC Sierra 1500 · Dodge Dakota
- Length203.2 in – 246.6 in
- Height70.8 in – 73.9 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 157.5 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in – 8.7 in
- Curb weight4,073 lb – 5,090 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Dodge Dakota width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Dakota is 19.3 in shorter (224.9 in vs 205.6 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 6.9 in narrower (78.5 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: GMC Sierra 1500 is 5.8 in taller (72.3 in vs 66.6 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Sierra 1500 has a 16.7 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 121.5 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Sierra 1500 is 627 lb heavier (4,582 lb vs 3,955 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: GMC Sierra 1500 is 627 lb heavier (4,582 lb vs 3,955 lb)
- Wheelbase: GMC Sierra 1500 has a 16.7 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 121.5 in)
- Width: Dodge Dakota is 6.9 in narrower (78.5 in vs 71.6 in)
- Length: Dodge Dakota is 19.3 in shorter (224.9 in vs 205.6 in)
- Height: GMC Sierra 1500 is 5.8 in taller (72.3 in vs 66.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is shorter by 19.3 in Check garage fit for GMC Sierra 1500 · garage fit for Dodge Dakota
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Dakota — Dodge Dakota is narrower by 6.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Dakota — Based on length × width (Dodge Dakota)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 | Dodge Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 224.9 in | 205.6 in | 19.3 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 71.6 in | 6.9 in |
| Height | 72.3 in | 66.6 in | 5.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 121.5 in | 16.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,582 lb | 3,955 lb | 627 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 203.2 in – 246.6 in).
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