2008 Dodge Dakota vs 2010 GMC Canyon

2008 Dodge Dakota

2010 GMC Canyon

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2WD Crew Cab Bighorn/Lonestar

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Dakota 2WD Crew Cab Bighorn/Lonestar	15	20	$22,606	$24,675
Dakota 2WD Crew Cab Laramie	14	19	$26,620	$29,185
Dakota 2WD Crew Cab SLT	15	20	$24,857	$27,205
Dakota 2WD Crew Cab ST	16	20	$21,266	$23,170
Dakota 2WD Crew Cab Sport	15	20	$25,209	$27,600
Dakota 2WD Crew Cab TRX	15	20	$25,196	$27,585
Dakota 2WD Ext Cab Bighorn/Lonestar	15	20	$20,207	$22,030
Dakota 2WD Ext Cab Laramie	14	19	$25,324	$27,780
Dakota 2WD Ext Cab SLT	16	20	$22,837	$24,985
Dakota 2WD Ext Cab ST	16	20	$18,818	$20,470
Dakota 2WD Ext Cab Sport	15	20	$23,891	$26,170
Dakota 2WD Ext Cab TRX	16	20	$23,202	$25,395
Dakota 4WD Crew Cab Bighorn/Lonestar	14	18	$25,266	$27,625
Dakota 4WD Crew Cab Laramie	14	19	$29,280	$32,135
Dakota 4WD Crew Cab SLT	14	18	$27,518	$30,155
Dakota 4WD Crew Cab ST	15	19	$23,927	$26,120
Dakota 4WD Crew Cab Sport	14	18	$27,834	$30,510
Dakota 4WD Crew Cab TRX	14	18	$28,074	$30,780
Dakota 4WD Ext Cab Bighorn/Lonestar	14	18	$24,034	$26,280
Dakota 4WD Ext Cab Laramie	14	19	$28,021	$30,760
Dakota 4WD Ext Cab SLT	15	19	$25,507	$27,935
Dakota 4WD Ext Cab ST	15	19	$22,646	$24,720
Dakota 4WD Ext Cab Sport	14	18	$26,540	$29,095
Dakota 4WD Ext Cab TRX	15	19	$26,081	$28,580

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2WD Crew Cab 126.0" SLE1

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 126.0" SLE1	18	25	$22,681	$23,875
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 126.0" SLT	17	23	$25,821	$27,180
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 125.9" SLE1	18	25	$19,717	$20,755
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 125.9" SLT	17	23	$24,348	$25,630
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 125.9" Work Truck	18	25	$18,460	$19,230
Canyon 2WD Reg Cab 111.2" SLE1	18	25	$17,271	$18,180
Canyon 2WD Reg Cab 111.2" Work Truck	18	25	$16,305	$16,985
Canyon 2WD Reg Chassis Cab	15	20	$18,412	$19,180
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 126.0" SLE1	16	21	$26,153	$27,530
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 126.0" SLT	16	21	$28,343	$29,835
Canyon 4WD Ext Cab 125.9" SLE1	18	24	$22,709	$23,905
Canyon 4WD Ext Cab 125.9" SLT	17	23	$27,341	$28,780
Canyon 4WD Ext Cab 125.9" Work Truck	18	24	$21,628	$22,530
Canyon 4WD Reg Cab 111.2" SLE1	18	24	$20,648	$21,735
Canyon 4WD Reg Cab 111.2" Work Truck	18	24	$19,670	$20,490
Canyon 4WD Reg Chassis Cab	16	21	$21,729	$22,635

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,606

$22,681

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,675

$23,875

Monthly Payment Estimate

$411 / month

$398 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Especially with the improved V-8, the 2008 Dodge Dakota can do most of what a full-size truck can while consuming fewer resources in the process.

The 2010 GMC Canyon returns with its powerful V-8, more safety features, and new exterior colors, but a cheap interior remains a letdown.

TCC Likes

Available V-8 power
Full-swing rear doors (extended cab)
Interior cargo management system

Powerful and smooth V-8
Multiple body styles and configurations
Fuel-efficient four-cylinder/manual option

TCC Dislikes

Mushy handling
Four-wheel ABS optional
Quality issues

Handling/roadholding
Agricultural four and five-cylinder engines
Poor interior plastics

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

25 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

57.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

53.3

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

34.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

39.3

Second Hip Room (in)

56.0

52.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

57.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.4

38.3

Exterior Dimensions

Cab to End of Frame (in)

74.2

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

68.7

65.2

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

48.8

- TBD -

Wheelbase (in)

131.3

126.0

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

7.9

- TBD -

Cab to Axle (in)

25.4

22.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

67.6

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

31.7

35.7

Overhang, Front (in)

38.7

33.9

Frame Width, Rear (in)

37.7

- TBD -

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

144.3

137.3

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)

218.8

207.1

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

8.0

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume (ft³)

37.1

37.0

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

59.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

45.2

42.6

Tailgate Width (in)

53.3

52.4

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

64.9

61.1

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

37.1

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

59.6

57.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

17.6

18.6

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake ABS System

Rear Wheel

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

11.6 x 2.25

11.6 x 2.5

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3 x 1.1

11.2 x 1.6

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

- TBD -

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

17.4

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

44.0

44.3

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr

Tires

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

690

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TP5

QRD

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

2064

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

TBB

ZCY

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

690

Rear Tire Size

P265/60R18

P215/70R16

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

2064

- TBD -

Rear Tire Order Code

TP5

QRD

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P265/60R18

P215/70R16

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4450

3000

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

445

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

445

450

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4450

- TBD -

Weight Information

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3100

2633

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

9000

7000

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2346

2048

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6010

5000

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3600

2896

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

1919

1680

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

16 x 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

16 x 6

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

590

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

136

125

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas I4

Fuel System

MPI

SFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

235 @ 4000

190 @ 2800

Engine Order Code

EKG

LLV

Displacement

3.7L/226

2.9L/- TBD -

Engine Oil Cooler

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

210 @ 5200

185 @ 5600

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Transfer Case Model

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.06

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.00

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

2.29

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.63

Trans Order Code

DGV

M30

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Dakota

GMC Canyon

Body Code

131.3" WB

E63

Body Style

Crew Cab 5'5" Bed

Crew Cab

Suspension

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

3100

2633

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.55

3.73

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3100

2633

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Leaf

2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3850

2900

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-Floating Hypoid

Semi-Floating

Suspension Type - Front

Independent Coil

Coil Springs

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.10

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3850

2900

Frame

Frame Type

Ladder

Emissions

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

8.9

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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