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Dodge Dakota Specs

Since 1987 the Dakota has grown 23.6″ in length and gained 1,228 lb: weight rose 38%, length only 12%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 6 generations · 1987–2010 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2010 Dodge Dakota, the latest model year on record, is 218.9″ long, 71.7″ wide and 68.9″ tall on a 131.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,420 lb. At 18.2 ft it fits a standard garage but overhangs an 18-foot street space.

Every Dodge Dakota generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 1997, when the new car was 7.5″ longer than the 1994–1996 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2005: 593 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Dodge Dakota dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1987–1989195.3″71.3″62.6″118.9″3,192 lb
1990–1993204.3″69.7″64.2″124″3,307 lb
1994–1996207.5″69.7″66.5″124″3,580 lb
1997–1999215″71.7″65.7″124″3,525 lb
2000–2004209.4″71.7″67.3″131.1″3,781 lb
2005–2010218.9″71.7″68.9″131.1″4,374 lb
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Dakota year by year

FIG.02·Dodge Dakota dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2010218.9″71.7″131.1″4,420 lb4
2009218.9″71.7″131.1″4,376 lb6
2008218.9″71.7″131.1″4,376 lb6
2007218.9″71.7″131.1″4,376 lb6
2006218.9″71.7″131.1″4,376 lb6
2005218.9″71.7″131.1″4,376 lb6
2004203.5″71.7″124.8″3,959 lb6
2003203.5″71.7″124.8″3,959 lb6
2002203.5″71.7″124.8″3,959 lb6
2001203.1″71.7″124.8″3,959 lb6
2000203.1″71.7″124.8″3,777 lb6
1999202″71.7″122″3,624 lb5
1998202″71.7″122″3,657 lb5
1997207.5″71.7″122″3,565 lb5
1996201.6″69.3″122.4″3,607 lb6
1995201.6″69.7″122.4″3,466 lb6
1994201.6″69.7″122.4″3,501 lb6
1993201.6″69.3″122.4″3,428 lb6
1992198.4″69.7″122.4″3,430 lb6
1991197.2″69.7″122.4″3,444 lb6
1990197.2″69.7″120.5″3,386 lb5
1989195.3″71.3″118.1″3,280 lb4
1988195.3″71.3″118.1″3,192 lb4
1987195.3″71.3″118.5″3,192 lb4
ROWS 24·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Dakota on the used market

In 971 Dakota listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2000–2004 car is the most common: 420 of them (43%), at an average asking price of $5,081. ForCar visitors have decoded 79 Dakota VINs; the most checked model years are 2005, 2002 and 2006.

FIG.05·Dodge Dakota generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2005–201039441%$5,914143,344 mi
2000–200442043%$5,081155,078 mi
1997–1999929%$4,537148,503 mi
1994–1996303%$3,660187,028 mi
1990–1993242%$5,094119,479 mi
Other years111%$8,571132,426 mi
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Dakota fit

FIG.02·Dodge Dakota — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep18.2 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft18.2 ftOverhangs — expect a tight squeeze
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 206 cars within 10″ of its length, the Dakota is narrower than 98%.

FIG.03·Dodge Dakota against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 206 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width71.7″78.3″−6.6″
Wheelbase131.1″127.6″+3.5″
Curb weight4,420 lb4,877 lb−457 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Dakota against its rivals

Next to the Lincoln Mark LT and Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the Dakota is the lightest and the narrowest of the three.

FIG.04·Dodge Dakota against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Dodge Dakota (this car)2010218.9″71.7″4,420 lb
Lincoln Mark LT2010222.4″78.7″5,525 lb
Ford Explorer Sport Trac2010210.2″73.6″4,753 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Dakota bigger than the 2009?

No. The 2010 and 2009 Dakota are the same size, within half an inch and 44 lb of each other.

Which is bigger, the Dakota or the Lincoln Mark LT?

The 2010 Lincoln Mark LT is 3.5″ longer and 1,105 lb heavier than the 2010 Dakota.

How much does a used Dakota cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $5,094 for the 1990–1993 car to $5,914 for the 2005–2010 one, across 971 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 24 Dakota model years, 1987 to 2010. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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