Nissan Frontier vs Dodge Dakota Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Dodge Dakota
- Length184.3 in – 196.1 in
- Height62.6 in – 65.9 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 116.1 in
- Curb weight2,999 lb – 4,108 lb
- Width66.5 in – 71.9 in
- Dodge Dakota width71.5 in – 71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 15.4 in shorter (190.2 in vs 205.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 2.3 in narrower (69.2 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 2.8 in taller (64.3 in vs 67.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 11.3 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 121.5 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 331 lb heavier (3,554 lb vs 3,885 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 11.3 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 121.5 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 331 lb heavier (3,554 lb vs 3,885 lb)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 15.4 in shorter (190.2 in vs 205.6 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 2.8 in taller (64.3 in vs 67.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 2.3 in narrower (69.2 in vs 71.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 15.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Dodge Dakota
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Dodge Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.2 in | 205.6 in | 15.4 in |
| Width | 69.2 in | 71.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 64.3 in | 67.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 121.5 in | 11.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,554 lb | 3,885 lb | 331 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.3 in – 196.1 in).
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