Truck cab configurations play a large part in driving us crazy each new model year, given each truck seemingly has 120 different flippin’ configurations to dig through. You called out Dodge’s naming convention, the Club Cab and Quad Cab, which refer to the truck’s cab size and number of doors.

As a whole, there are three basic cab configurations. First is the standard cab, which typically has a bench seat and two traditional doors. You won’t find any special names, like Club Cab or Quad Cab, for this utilitarian setup, but you will for the other two. Up second is an extended cab version that has two traditional full-sized doors and two mini doors. Lastly is the four-door cab configuration that has four regular-sized doors.

Each automaker calls its cab setups a different name, and it’s confusing as heck for us to remember every one. For example, one truckmaker has a name for its mini-door model, then uses that same name on a larger truck to describe the full-size four-door model. How goofy is that? Toyota, I’m looking your way.

We’re sure it can also be mystifying for you, the consumer, so we’ll do our best to straighten out the mess. If it’s not mystifying to you, we’re currently accepting applications.

Now, here’s a basic rundown on what each truckmaker calls its cab configurations:

Dodge:

• Dakota
  • Extended Cab: Two full-size doors with two rear-hinged mini doors
  • Crew Cab: Four full-size doors

• Ram
  • Quad Cab: Four full-size doors
  • Mega Cab: Four full-size doors with more interior space

Ford:

• Ranger
  • SuperCab: Two full-size doors with two rear-hinged mini doors; also available without mini doors

• F-150, F-250, F-350 and Super Duty pickups
  • SuperCab: Two full-size doors with two rear-hinged mini doors
  • SuperCrew: Four full-size doors

Chevrolet/GMC:

• All Trucks
  • Extended Cab: Two full-size doors with two rear-hinged mini doors
  • Crew Cab: Four full-size doors

Toyota:

• Tacoma
  • Access Cab: Two full-size doors with two rear-hinged mini doors
  • Double Cab: Four full-size doors

• Tundra
  • Double Cab: Two full-size doors with two front-hinged mini doors
  • Crew Max: Four full-size doors

Nissan:

• All Trucks
  • King Cab: Two full-size doors with two rear-hinged mini doors
  • Crew Cab: Four full-size doors

Learn more

• Things to Consider When Choosing a Pickup Truck (Cars.com)