Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Dodge Dakota
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2010 Dodge Dakota
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Dodge DakotaST |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Work Truck | ST |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Extended Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2010 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Dodge DakotaST |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $36,900 | $22,755 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $22,999 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $58,290 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $76,985 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 51 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Dodge DakotaST |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| City MPG | 18 MPG (best) | 15 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 24 gal (best) | 22 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Dodge DakotaST |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp (best) | 210 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft (best) | 235 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 3.7 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Dodge DakotaST |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 4 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 9,100 lbs (best) | 7,250 lbs |
| Payload | 2,250 lbs (best) | 1,810 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,410 lbs | 4,200 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 126.5 in | 131.3 in (best) |
| Length | 210.9 in | 218.5 in (best) |
| Width | 81.1 in (best) | 71.7 in |
| Height | 75.7 in (best) | 68.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Dodge DakotaST |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 (best) | 7 |
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.
| Trim | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Dodge 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 $42,700 MSRP | ST $28,255 MSRP |
| 5 | Work Truck $43,000 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 $46,000 MSRP | LoneStar $23,630 MSRP |
| 10 | Work Truck $46,300 MSRP | LoneStar $26,325 MSRP |
| 11 | Custom $42,400 MSRP | LoneStar $27,880 MSRP |
| 12 | Custom $44,800 MSRP | LoneStar $29,275 MSRP |
| 13 | Custom $45,700 MSRP | Laramie $30,180 MSRP |
| 14 | Custom $48,200 MSRP | Laramie $33,180 MSRP |
| 15 | Custom $48,500 MSRP | TRX $31,365 MSRP |
| 16 | LT $47,900 MSRP | — |
| 17 | LT $50,400 MSRP | — |
| 18 | LT $50,700 MSRP | — |
| 19 | LT $51,200 MSRP | — |
| 20 | LT $53,700 MSRP | — |
| 21 | LT $54,000 MSRP | — |
| 22 | LT Fleet $48,500 MSRP | — |
| 23 | LT Fleet $51,000 MSRP | — |
| 24 | RST $51,400 MSRP | — |
| 25 | RST $52,200 MSRP | — |
| 26 | RST $54,700 MSRP | — |
| 27 | RST $55,000 MSRP | — |
| 28 | Custom Trail Boss $52,900 MSRP | — |
| 29 | Custom Trail Boss $53,200 MSRP | — |
| 30 | LTZ $58,100 MSRP | — |
| 31 | LTZ $61,400 MSRP | — |
| 32 | LTZ $61,700 MSRP | — |
| 33 | LT Trail Boss $59,700 MSRP | — |
| 34 | LT Trail Boss $60,000 MSRP | — |
| 35 | High Country $63,000 MSRP | — |
| 36 | High Country $66,500 MSRP | — |
| 37 | High Country $66,800 MSRP | — |
| 38 | ZR2 $71,800 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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New2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
RST
Sterling Gray Metallic•Jet Black, Leather-Appointed Front Outboard Seating PositionsN/A$65,940Jay Hatfield Chevrolet of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
Used2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
LTZ
Summit White•Jet Black, Perforated Leather-Appointed Seat Trim129,991 mi$22,999Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
New2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
RST
Sterling Gray Metallic•Jet Black, Leather-Appointed Front Outboard Seating PositionsN/A$65,940Jay Hatfield Chevrolet of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
New2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Custom Trail Boss
Red Hot•Jet Black, Cloth Seat TrimN/A$58,290Jay Hatfield Chevrolet of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
New2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
LT Trail Boss
Black•Jet Black, Leather-Appointed Front Outboard Seating PositionsN/A$69,485Jay Hatfield Chevrolet of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
Used2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
LTZ
Summit White•Jet Black, Perforated Leather-Appointed Seat Trim129,991 mi$22,999Jay Hatfield Chevrolet of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Dodge Dakota FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2010 Dodge Dakota?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2010 Dodge Dakota on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2010 Dodge Dakota?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Dodge Dakota starts lower at $22,755. Live Chevrolet Silverado 1500 listings start at $22,999.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2010 Dodge Dakota?
- The 2010 Dodge Dakota leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (22,755).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2010 Dodge Dakota?
- The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2010 Dodge Dakota?
- The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (355).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2010 Dodge Dakota?
- The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2010 Dodge Dakota?
- The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,300).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2010 Dodge Dakota?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall).