Chevrolet Colorado vs. Dodge Dakota
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Colorado and Dodge Dakota contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Colorado and the Dodge Dakota.
In comparing the Chevrolet Colorado's and the Dodge Dakota's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Colorado has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Dodge Dakota has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Colorado's and the Dodge Dakota's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Colorado is a better car than the Dodge Dakota.
Pricing: A used 2010 Chevrolet Colorado ranges from $5,998 to $16,986 while a used 2010 Dodge Dakota is priced between $6,452 to $16,991.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Colorado’s base engine makes 185 horsepower, and the Dodge Dakota base engine makes 210 horsepower. The Colorado is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 475 miles. The Dakota is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 440 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Colorado the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Dodge Dakota. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Colorado and Dodge Dakota are comparable in regards to front head room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Chevrolet Colorado is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Dodge Dakota is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The Chevrolet Colorado offers bed lengths of 61.1 and 72.8 inches, and the Dodge Dakota offers bed lengths of 64.9 and 78.8 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Colorado has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$16,985
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$19,357
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$15,345 - $28,450
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$22,755
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$19,357
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$15,345 - $28,450
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,298
Price Range:
$5,998 - $16,986
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$12,603
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$11,298 - $16,127
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
27
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
121,030
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,755
Price Range:
$6,452 - $16,991
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$12,603
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$11,298 - $16,127
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
22
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
121,512
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Chevrolet Colorado Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Dodge Dakota Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Colorado
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Dakota
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.9 - 15
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.9 - 15
Chevrolet Colorado Rankings
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6 out of / 7Dodge Dakota Rankings
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
61.1 inches, 72.8 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
64.9 inches, 78.8 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Chevrolet Colorado Trim Levels
LT, Work Truck
Dodge Dakota Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, ST, TRX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
185 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
190 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2400 lbs
Max Payload:
1484 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
235 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Max Payload:
1810 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
342 / 475 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 440 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
94.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3366 lbs
Width:
67.6 inches
Height:
64.9 inches
Length:
192.4 inches
Wheelbase:
111.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4200 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
218.5 inches
Wheelbase:
131.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R16
Exterior Colors
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Black
Black
Blue
Deep Navy
Green
Woodland Green
Orange
Tangier Orange
Red
Victory Red
Silver
Sheer Silver Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Yellow
Not available
Gray
Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Medium Pewter
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Dark Slate Gray/Medium Slate Gray
