Toyota Tacoma vs Dodge Dakota Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Toyota Tacoma · Dodge Dakota
- Length190.4 in – 221.3 in
- Height65.2 in – 70.1 in
- Wheelbase109.4 in – 140.9 in
- Curb weight3,140 lb – 4,100 lb
- Width72.2 in – 74.6 in
- Dodge Dakota width76.0 in – 76.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 12.6 in shorter (205.9 in vs 218.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 2.8 in narrower (73.4 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 0.7 in taller (67.7 in vs 68.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (125.2 in vs 131.3 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 818 lb heavier (3,620 lb vs 4,438 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Dakota is 818 lb heavier (3,620 lb vs 4,438 lb)
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 12.6 in shorter (205.9 in vs 218.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (125.2 in vs 131.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 2.8 in narrower (73.4 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 0.7 in taller (67.7 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is shorter by 12.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota Tacoma · garage fit for Dodge Dakota
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Tacoma — Based on length × width (Toyota Tacoma)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Tacoma | Dodge Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 205.9 in | 218.5 in | 12.6 in |
| Width | 73.4 in | 76.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 68.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 125.2 in | 131.3 in | 6.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,620 lb | 4,438 lb | 818 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 190.4 in – 221.3 in).
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.