Spec Sizes

2005 Dodge Dakota Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 12 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Third generation (ND).

  • Length218.8 in
  • Width71.7 in – 72.0 in
  • Height68.6 in – 68.7 in
  • Wheelbase131.3 in
  • Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.1 in
  • Curb weight4,288 lb – 4,621 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • Length218.8 in
  • Height68.6 in – 68.7 in
  • Wheelbase131.3 in
  • Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.1 in
  • Curb weight4,288 lb – 4,621 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in – 72.0 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

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Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.

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  • Tires
  • Wipers
  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior
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Catalog summaries

Exterior: 218.8 in · 71.7 in – 72.0 in · 68.6 in – 68.7 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 5x139.7, bore 77.8 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: P255/65SR16.0 OWL AS, P265/70SR16.0 OWL AT, P245/70SR16.0 BSW AT, 245/70R16…. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length218.8 in
Width71.7 in – 72.0 in
Height68.6 in – 68.7 in
Wheelbase131.3 in
Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.1 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom39.6 in – 39.9 in
Rear headroom36.5 in – 38.4 in
Front legroom41.9 in
Rear legroom32.1 in – 36.4 in
Front shoulder room57.7 in
Rear shoulder room57.4 in – 57.5 in
Front hip room54.9 in
Rear hip room56.0 in – 56.9 in
Passenger volume94.0 cu ft – 102.0 cu ft
Luggage volume30.0 cu ft – 37.1 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight4,288 lb – 4,621 lb
GVWR6,010 lb
Fuel tank22.0 gal
Max towing capacity3,150 lb – 4,550 lb

Engine

Torque235 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • P255/65SR16.0 OWL AS
  • P265/70SR16.0 OWL AT
  • P245/70SR16.0 BSW AT
  • 245/70R16
  • 255/65R16
  • 265/50R20
  • 265/60R18
  • 265/65R17
  • 265/70R16

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver21"
  • Passenger21"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • 65-1
  • 65-2
  • 65-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-306 qt
  • 5W-305 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (12 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
Laramie 4x2 Club Cab 131.3 in. WB218.871.768.7131.38.14293
Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 131.3 in. WB218.871.768.6131.38.14378
Laramie 4x4 Club Cab 131.3 in. WB218.872.068.7131.38.04621
Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 131.3 in. WB218.872.068.6131.38.04611
SLT 4x2 Club Cab 131.3 in. WB218.871.768.7131.38.14288
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 131.3 in. WB218.871.768.6131.38.14410
SLT 4x4 Club Cab 131.3 in. WB218.872.068.7131.38.04458
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 131.3 in. WB218.872.068.6131.38.04581
ST 4x2 Club Cab 131.3 in. WB218.871.768.7131.38.14295
ST 4x2 Quad Cab 131.3 in. WB218.871.768.6131.38.14421
ST 4x4 Club Cab 131.3 in. WB218.872.068.7131.38.04471
ST 4x4 Quad Cab 131.3 in. WB218.872.068.6131.38.04564

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (Third generation (ND)): years 2005–2007. View model overview

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