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GMC Canyon vs Ram Dakota

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

Vehicles

GMC logo

2026 GMC Canyon

Ram logo

2011 Ram Dakota

Overview

SpecGMC CanyonElevationRam DakotaST
Selected trimElevationST
Body styleTruck (Crew Cab)Truck (Extended Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic4-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262011

Pricing & market

SpecGMC CanyonElevationRam 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 now1 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC CanyonElevationRam DakotaST
Combined MPG20 MPG (best)17 MPG
City MPG19 MPG (best)15 MPG
Highway MPG23 MPG (best)20 MPG
Fuel tank21.4 gal22 gal (best)

Performance

SpecGMC CanyonElevationRam DakotaST
Horsepower310 hp (best)210 hp
Torque430 lb-ft (best)235 lb-ft
Engine size2.7 L3.7 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecGMC CanyonElevationRam DakotaST
Seating5 seats (best)4 seats
Doors44
Towing capacity7,700 lbs (best)7,250 lbs
Payload1,670 lbs1,810 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,410 lbs4,200 lbs (best)
Ground clearance9.6 in (best)7.9 in
Wheelbase131 in131.3 in (best)
Length213.2 in218.5 in (best)
Width72.4 in (best)71.7 in
Height79.8 in (best)68.6 in

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC CanyonElevationRam DakotaST
NHTSA overall4 / 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 pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover3 / 5 ★ (best)
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.

TrimGMC CanyonRam 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

Live inventory

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