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Dodge Dakota vs GMC Canyon

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

Vehicles

Dodge logo

2010 Dodge Dakota

GMC logo

2027 GMC Canyon

Overview

SpecDodge DakotaSTGMC CanyonElevation
Selected trimSTElevation
Body styleTruck (Extended Cab)Truck (Crew Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission4-speed automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20102027

Pricing & market

SpecDodge DakotaSTGMC CanyonElevation
MSRP$22,755 (best)$39,200
Lowest listing price—$31,270 (best)
Median listing price—$40,270 (best)
Highest listing price—$47,650 (best)
For sale now03 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecDodge DakotaSTGMC CanyonElevation
Combined MPG17 MPG (best)—
City MPG15 MPG (best)—
Highway MPG20 MPG (best)—
Fuel tank22 gal (best)21.4 gal

Performance

SpecDodge DakotaSTGMC CanyonElevation
Horsepower210 hp (best)—
Torque235 lb-ft (best)—
Engine size3.7 L (best)2.7 L
CylindersV6I4

Size & capability

SpecDodge DakotaSTGMC CanyonElevation
Seating4 seats5 seats (best)
Doors44
Towing capacity7,250 lbs7,700 lbs (best)
Payload1,810 lbs (best)1,670 lbs
Curb weight4,200 lbs (best)4,410 lbs
Ground clearance7.9 in9.6 in (best)
Wheelbase131.3 in (best)131 in
Length218.5 in (best)213.2 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in (best)
Height68.6 in79.8 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecDodge DakotaSTGMC CanyonElevation
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Open recalls (YMM scope)7None reported (best)

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.

TrimDodge DakotaGMC Canyon
1

ST

$22,755 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Elevation

$39,200 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

ST

$25,305 MSRP

Elevation

$42,500 MSRP

3

ST

$27,005 MSRP

AT4

$45,800 MSRP

4

ST

$28,255 MSRP

Denali

$53,600 MSRP

5

BigHorn

$23,630 MSRP

AT4X

$57,600 MSRP

6

BigHorn

$26,325 MSRP

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7

BigHorn

$27,880 MSRP

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8

BigHorn

$29,275 MSRP

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9

LoneStar

$23,630 MSRP

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10

LoneStar

$26,325 MSRP

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11

LoneStar

$27,880 MSRP

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12

LoneStar

$29,275 MSRP

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13

Laramie

$30,180 MSRP

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14

Laramie

$33,180 MSRP

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15

TRX

$31,365 MSRP

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Live inventory

Dodge Dakota vs GMC Canyon FAQ

Which is better: 2010 Dodge Dakota or 2027 GMC Canyon?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2010 Dodge Dakota vs 2027 GMC Canyon on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2010 Dodge Dakota or 2027 GMC Canyon?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Dodge Dakota starts lower at $22,755. Live GMC Canyon listings start at $31,270.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2010 Dodge Dakota or 2027 GMC Canyon?
The 2010 Dodge Dakota leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (22,755).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2010 Dodge Dakota or 2027 GMC Canyon?
The 2010 Dodge Dakota leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (17).
Which has better horsepower: 2010 Dodge Dakota or 2027 GMC Canyon?
The 2010 Dodge Dakota leads on horsepower in this comparison (302).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2010 Dodge Dakota or 2027 GMC Canyon?
The 2027 GMC Canyon leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,700).