Dodge Dakota Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Dodge Dakota is 218.9″ long, 71.7″ wide, on a 131.1″ wheelbase, weighing 4,374 lb. Since 1987 it has grown 12% in length and gained 37% in weight. At 18.2 feet it fits a standard garage and overhangs a street parking space.

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Every Dodge Dakota generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Dodge Dakota dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1987–1989	195.3″	71.3″	62.6″	118.9″	3,192 lb
1990–1992	204.3″	69.7″	64.2″	124″	3,307 lb
1993–1996	207.5″	69.7″	66.1″	124″	3,450 lb
1997	215″	71.7″	65.7″	124″	3,525 lb
1998–1999	209.8″	71.7″	66.9″	124″	3,556 lb
2000–2004	209.4″	71.7″	67.3″	131.1″	3,781 lb
2005–2010	218.9″	71.7″	68.9″	131.1″	4,374 lb

ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 1987 to today the Dakota gained 23.6″ of length (12%) and 1,182 lb of weight (37%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

Dakota year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 24 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Dodge Dakota dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2010	218.9″	71.7″	131.1″	4,420 lb	4
2009	218.9″	71.7″	131.1″	4,376 lb	6
2008	218.9″	71.7″	131.1″	4,376 lb	6
2007	218.9″	71.7″	131.1″	4,376 lb	6
2006	218.9″	71.7″	131.1″	4,376 lb	6
2005	218.9″	71.7″	131.1″	4,376 lb	6
2004	203.5″	71.7″	124.8″	3,959 lb	6
2003	203.5″	71.7″	124.8″	3,959 lb	6
2002	203.5″	71.7″	124.8″	3,959 lb	6
2001	203.1″	71.7″	124.8″	3,959 lb	6
2000	203.1″	71.7″	124.8″	3,777 lb	6
1999	202″	71.7″	122″	3,624 lb	5
1998	202″	71.7″	122″	3,657 lb	5
1997	207.5″	71.7″	122″	3,565 lb	5
1996	201.6″	69.3″	122.4″	3,607 lb	6
1995	201.6″	69.7″	122.4″	3,466 lb	6
1994	201.6″	69.7″	122.4″	3,501 lb	6
1993	201.6″	69.3″	122.4″	3,428 lb	6
1992	198.4″	69.7″	122.4″	3,430 lb	6
1991	197.2″	69.7″	122.4″	3,444 lb	6
1990	197.2″	69.7″	120.5″	3,386 lb	5
1989	195.3″	71.3″	118.1″	3,280 lb	4
1988	195.3″	71.3″	118.1″	3,192 lb	4
1987	195.3″	71.3″	118.5″	3,192 lb	4

ROWS 24·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Dakota fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Dodge Dakota — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	18.2 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	18.2 ft	Overhangs — expect a tight squeeze
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 208 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Dodge Dakota against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	71.7″	78.3″	-6.6″
Wheelbase	131.1″	127.2″	+3.9″
Curb weight	4,374 lb	4,791 lb	-417 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Dodge Dakota?

218.9″ (18′ 3″) in its current generation, 71.7″ wide and 68.9″ tall.

How much does a Dodge Dakota weigh?

4,374 lb at the kerb, which is 37% more than the first generation we hold from 1987.

Will a Dakota fit in a garage?

At 18.2 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet will be a squeeze.

Has the Dakota got bigger over the years?

Yes — 23.6″ longer and 1,182 lb heavier since 1987, across 7 generations. Weight grew 37%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.