On this page you'll find the exact dimensions for the Dodge Dakota Regular Cab Base generation 2, made from 1997 to . Below we'll list the dimensions for this pickup from verified sources. First, let's make sure you have the right dimensions in front of you:

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Dimensions in tables

Dakota truck bed dimensions (Regular Cab)

Truck bed dimensions	Short Bed (6.5')	Long Bed (8')
Volume (cu. ft.)	47.1	58.1
Length at floor	77.9	95.6
Inside height	17.5	17.5
Width at wheelhouse	45.1	45.1
Maximum width at floor	59.3	59.3

Wheelbase of the Dakota:

Wheelbase	Length (inch)
Short Bed (6.5')	112
Long Bed (8')	123.9

Exterior dimensions of the Dakota Regular Cab:

Dimension	4x2	4x4
Overall length - Short Bed (6.5')	196	196
Overall length - Long Bed (8')	214.5
Overall height - Short Bed (6.5')	65.2	67.9
Overall height - Long Bed (8')	65.1

Exterior width of the Regular Cab:

Exterior width	4x2	4x4
Overall width - Short Bed (6.5')	71.5	71.5
Overall width - Long Bed (8')	71.5

Regular Cab miscellaneous dimensions

Miscellaneous dimensions	4x2	4x4
Overhang - Front	37.8	37.8
Overhang - Rear	49.6	49.6
Ground clearance at rest - Short Bed (6.5')	9.2	9.8
Ground clearance at rest - Long Bed (8')	9.4
Ground to top of load floor - Short Bed (6.5')	30	30
Ground to top of load floor - Long Bed (8')	30

Interior dimensions

1st row dimensions	Regular Cab
Head room	40
Shoulder room	58.1
Hip room	56.7
Leg room	41.9