GMC Canyon vs Ram Dakota
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2011 Ram Dakota
Overview
| Spec | GMC CanyonElevation | Ram DakotaST |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Elevation | ST |
| Body style | Truck (Crew 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 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC CanyonElevation | Ram DakotaST |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,900 | $23,210 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $47,910 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $47,910 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $47,910 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC CanyonElevation | Ram DakotaST |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 15 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 21.4 gal | 22 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | GMC CanyonElevation | Ram 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 | GMC CanyonElevation | Ram DakotaST |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 4 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | 7,700 lbs (best) | 7,250 lbs |
| Payload | 1,670 lbs | 1,810 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,410 lbs | 4,200 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 9.6 in (best) | 7.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 131 in | 131.3 in (best) |
| Length | 213.2 in | 218.5 in (best) |
| Width | 72.4 in (best) | 71.7 in |
| Height | 79.8 in (best) | 68.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC CanyonElevation | Ram DakotaST |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None 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.
| Trim | GMC Canyon | Ram Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevation $38,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | ST $23,210 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Elevation $42,200 MSRP | ST $27,460 MSRP |
| 3 | AT4 $45,400 MSRP | BigHorn $24,085 MSRP |
| 4 | Denali $53,000 MSRP | BigHorn $26,780 MSRP |
| 5 | AT4X $57,200 MSRP | BigHorn $28,335 MSRP |
| 6 | — | BigHorn $29,730 MSRP |
| 7 | — | LoneStar $24,085 MSRP |
| 8 | — | LoneStar $26,780 MSRP |
| 9 | — | LoneStar $28,335 MSRP |
| 10 | — | LoneStar $29,730 MSRP |
| 11 | — | ST Fleet $25,760 MSRP |
| 12 | — | ST Fleet $28,710 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Laramie $30,635 MSRP |
| 14 | — | Laramie $33,635 MSRP |
| 15 | — | TRX Fleet $31,820 MSRP |
