Toyota Tacoma vs Dodge Dakota Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Toyota Tacoma · Dodge Dakota
- Length178.7 in – 203.1 in
- Height62.5 in – 67.7 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in – 121.9 in
- Curb weight2,750 lb – 3,705 lb
- Width66.5 in – 70.3 in
- Dodge Dakota width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 14.7 in shorter (190.9 in vs 205.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 3.2 in narrower (68.4 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 2.2 in taller (65.1 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 9.0 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 121.6 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 864 lb heavier (3,228 lb vs 4,091 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 864 lb heavier (3,228 lb vs 4,091 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 9.0 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 121.6 in)
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 14.7 in shorter (190.9 in vs 205.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 3.2 in narrower (68.4 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 2.2 in taller (65.1 in vs 67.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is shorter by 14.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Tacoma · garage fit for Dodge Dakota
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Tacoma — Based on length × width (Toyota Tacoma)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Tacoma | Dodge Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.9 in | 205.6 in | 14.7 in |
| Width | 68.4 in | 71.6 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 65.1 in | 67.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 121.6 in | 9.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,228 lb | 4,091 lb | 864 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 178.7 in – 203.1 in).
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