Hyundai Santa Cruz vs Dodge Dakota Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Cruz · Dodge Dakota
- Length195.7 in
- Height66.7 in
- Wheelbase118.3 in
- Ground clearance8.6 in
- Curb weight3,708 lb – 4,164 lb
- Width75.0 in
- Dodge Dakota width76.0 in – 76.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Cruz is 22.8 in shorter (195.7 in vs 218.5 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Cruz is 1.2 in narrower (75.0 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 1.6 in taller (66.7 in vs 68.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 13.0 in longer wheelbase (118.3 in vs 131.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Cruz has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.6 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 510 lb heavier (3,936 lb vs 4,446 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 510 lb heavier (3,936 lb vs 4,446 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Cruz is 22.8 in shorter (195.7 in vs 218.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 13.0 in longer wheelbase (118.3 in vs 131.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Cruz has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.6 in vs 8.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 1.6 in taller (66.7 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Cruz — Hyundai Santa Cruz is shorter by 22.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Cruz · garage fit for Dodge Dakota
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Santa Cruz — Hyundai Santa Cruz is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Santa Cruz — Hyundai Santa Cruz has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Cruz — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Cruz)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Dodge Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.7 in | 218.5 in | 22.8 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 76.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 68.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.3 in | 131.3 in | 13.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | 8.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,936 lb | 4,446 lb | 510 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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