2010 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2010 Dodge Dakota

2010 Chevrolet Colorado

2010 Dodge Dakota

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2WD Reg Cab 111.2" Work Truck

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2WD Reg Cab 111.2" Work Truck	18	25	$16,305	$16,985
2WD Reg Cab 111.2" LT w/1LT	18	25	$17,204	$18,110
2WD Reg Chassis Cab Work Truck	15	20	$18,412	$19,180
2WD Ext Cab 125.9" Work Truck	18	25	$18,460	$19,230
4WD Reg Cab 111.2" Work Truck	18	24	$19,670	$20,490
2WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/1LT	18	25	$19,650	$20,685
4WD Reg Cab 111.2" LT w/1LT	18	24	$20,534	$21,615
4WD Ext Cab 125.9" Work Truck	18	24	$21,628	$22,530
4WD Reg Chassis Cab Work Truck	16	21	$21,729	$22,635
2WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/1LT	18	25	$22,595	$23,785
4WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/1LT	18	24	$22,595	$23,785
2WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/2LT	17	23	$23,773	$25,025
2WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/3LT	15	20	$24,904	$26,215
2WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/2LT	17	23	$25,037	$26,355
4WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/1LT	16	21	$26,025	$27,395
2WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/3LT	15	20	$26,167	$27,545
4WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/2LT	17	23	$26,671	$28,075
4WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/2LT	16	21	$27,469	$28,915

Select style

2WD Ext Cab ST

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2WD Ext Cab ST	15	20	$21,678	$22,755
2WD Ext Cab Bighorn/Lonestar	15	20	$22,473	$23,630
2WD Crew Cab ST	15	20	$24,078	$25,305
2WD Crew Cab Bighorn/Lonestar	15	20	$25,006	$26,325
4WD Ext Cab ST	14	18	$25,635	$27,005
4WD Ext Cab Bighorn/Lonestar	14	18	$26,431	$27,880
4WD Crew Cab ST	14	18	$26,823	$28,255
4WD Crew Cab Bighorn/Lonestar	14	18	$27,751	$29,275
2WD Crew Cab Laramie	15	20	$28,514	$30,180
4WD Crew Cab TRX	14	18	$29,653	$31,365
4WD Crew Cab Laramie	14	18	$31,304	$33,180

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,305

$21,678

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,985

$22,755

Monthly Payment Estimate

$283 / month

$379 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is impressive with the V-8 engine and offers a good alternative to people who don't really need a big truck.

The 2010 Dodge Dakota could be a fine full-size pickup alternative, but its lack of standard safety gear, sloppy handling, and low-grade fit and finish knock it out of contention.

TCC Likes

Varying body styles
Powerful V-8
Good fuel economy with the four-cylinder

Big enough for most truck tasks
Powerful V-8 as frugal as the V-6
Cargo-friendly cabin with wide-opening doors

TCC Dislikes

Too much plastic in the interior
Poor fuel economy with five-cylinder and V-8 models
Four- and five-cylinder engines feel rough

Unsettled handling
Anti-lock brakes optional on base truck
Poor crash-test scores

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

20 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

44.0

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

54.9

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

39.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

57.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

32.1

Second Hip Room (in)

56.9

Second Head Room (in)

36.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.4

Exterior Dimensions

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

33.0

31.9

Overhang, Front (in)

33.9

- TBD -

Frame Width, Rear (in)

- TBD -

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

110.9

- TBD -

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)

192.4

218.5

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

7.7

8.1

Cab to End of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

64.9

68.7

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

- TBD -

Wheelbase (in)

111.3

131.3

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

7.7

7.9

Cab to Axle (in)

34.2

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.6

71.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Tailgate Width (in)

52.4

59.6

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

72.8

78.8

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

30.0

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

57.2

59.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

18.6

17.6

Cargo Volume (ft³)

44.0

46.6

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

59.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

42.6

45.2

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

11.6 x 2.5

11.6 x 2.28

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2 x 1.6

12.3 x 1.1

Brake Type

Pwr

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.0

Fuel Tank Location

Inboard LH Frame Rail

- TBD -

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

17.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.4

44.0

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

3.31

- TBD -

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

QRD

TVF

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

1452

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

ZCY

TBB

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P215/70R16

P245/70R16

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

1452

- TBD -

Rear Tire Order Code

QRD

TVF

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

1452

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P215/70R16

P245/70R16

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

Trailering

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

4650

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2400

4650

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

465

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

360

698

Weight Information

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

1478

1781

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

4850

6010

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2633

3100

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

1888

2419

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

6000

9000

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

2896

3600

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6

16 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

16 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6

16 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

125

136

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

590

600

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

185 @ 5600

210 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas 4-Cyl

Gas V6

Fuel System

SFI

SMPI

Engine Oil Cooler

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

190 @ 2800

235 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LLV

EKG

Displacement

2.9L/177

3.7L/226

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.67

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.26

1.57

Trans Order Code

MA5

DGV

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.69

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Model

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.75

2.84

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

1.00

Trans Type

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Colorado

Dodge Dakota

Body Code

E63

131.3" WB

Body Style

Regular Cab

Extended Cab 6'6" Bed

Suspension

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.73

3.55

Axle Type - Front

Independent

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

2633

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Multi-Leaf

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

2900

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-Floating

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Coil Springs

Independent Coil

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.10

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

2900

- TBD -

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

2633

- TBD -

Frame

Frame Type

Ladder

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.9

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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