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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Dodge Dakota

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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2010 Dodge Dakota

Overview

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckDodge DakotaST
Selected trimWork TruckST
Body styleTruck (Regular Cab)Truck (Extended Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic4-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262010

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckDodge DakotaST
MSRP$36,900$22,755 (best)
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckDodge DakotaST
Combined MPG19 MPG (best)17 MPG
City MPG18 MPG (best)15 MPG
Highway MPG21 MPG (best)20 MPG
Fuel tank24 gal (best)22 gal

Performance

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckDodge DakotaST
Horsepower310 hp (best)210 hp
Torque430 lb-ft (best)235 lb-ft
Engine size2.7 L3.7 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckDodge DakotaST
Seating3 seats4 seats (best)
Doors24 (best)
Towing capacity9,100 lbs (best)7,250 lbs
Payload2,250 lbs (best)1,810 lbs
Curb weight4,410 lbs4,200 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.9 in7.9 in
Wheelbase126.5 in131.3 in (best)
Length210.9 in218.5 in (best)
Width81.1 in (best)71.7 in
Height75.7 in (best)68.6 in

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckDodge DakotaST
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimChevrolet Silverado 1500Dodge Dakota
1

Work Truck

$36,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

ST

$22,755 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Work Truck

$37,100 MSRP

ST

$25,305 MSRP

3

Work Truck

$40,200 MSRP

ST

$27,005 MSRP

4

Work Truck

$42,600 MSRP

ST

$28,255 MSRP

5

Work Truck

$42,900 MSRP

BigHorn

$23,630 MSRP

6

Work Truck

$41,500 MSRP

BigHorn

$26,325 MSRP

7

Work Truck

$41,700 MSRP

BigHorn

$27,880 MSRP

8

Work Truck

$43,500 MSRP

BigHorn

$29,275 MSRP

9

Work Truck

$45,900 MSRP

LoneStar

$23,630 MSRP

10

Work Truck

$46,200 MSRP

LoneStar

$26,325 MSRP

11

Custom

$42,400 MSRP

LoneStar

$27,880 MSRP

12

Custom

$44,700 MSRP

LoneStar

$29,275 MSRP

13

Custom

$45,700 MSRP

Laramie

$30,180 MSRP

14

Custom

$48,100 MSRP

Laramie

$33,180 MSRP

15

Custom

$48,400 MSRP

TRX

$31,365 MSRP

16

LT

$47,900 MSRP

17

LT

$50,300 MSRP

18

LT

$50,600 MSRP

19

LT

$51,200 MSRP

20

LT

$53,600 MSRP

21

LT

$53,900 MSRP

22

LT Fleet

$48,500 MSRP

23

LT Fleet

$50,900 MSRP

24

RST

$51,300 MSRP

25

RST

$52,200 MSRP

26

RST

$54,600 MSRP

27

RST

$54,900 MSRP

28

Custom Trail Boss

$52,800 MSRP

29

Custom Trail Boss

$53,100 MSRP

30

LTZ

$58,000 MSRP

31

LTZ

$61,300 MSRP

32

LTZ

$61,600 MSRP

33

LT Trail Boss

$59,600 MSRP

34

LT Trail Boss

$59,900 MSRP

35

High Country

$62,900 MSRP

36

High Country

$66,400 MSRP

37

High Country

$66,700 MSRP

38

ZR2

$71,700 MSRP

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