Nissan Frontier vs Dodge Dakota Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Dodge Dakota
- Length205.5 in – 219.4 in
- Height68.7 in – 73.9 in
- Wheelbase125.9 in – 139.0 in
- Curb weight3,675 lb – 4,558 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Dodge Dakota width71.7 in – 76.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 6.4 in shorter (212.4 in vs 218.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 1.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 2.7 in taller (71.3 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (132.4 in vs 131.3 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 298 lb heavier (4,117 lb vs 4,415 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 298 lb heavier (4,117 lb vs 4,415 lb)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 2.7 in taller (71.3 in vs 68.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 6.4 in shorter (212.4 in vs 218.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 1.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 74.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (132.4 in vs 131.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Dodge Dakota
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Dodge Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 212.4 in | 218.8 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 74.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 71.3 in | 68.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 132.4 in | 131.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,117 lb | 4,415 lb | 298 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 205.5 in – 219.4 in).
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