Chevrolet Colorado vs. Dodge Dakota Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Dodge Dakota and the Chevrolet Colorado are true speedsters.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Chevrolet is most certainly sprier than the Dodge, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Dodge has a more sizeable engine than the Chevrolet Colorado. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Dakota is considerably more powerful than the Chevrolet.

Utility
There's no clear winner between the Dodge Dakota and the Chevrolet Colorado when it comes to transporting cargo. Neither the Dodge Dakota nor the Chevrolet Colorado has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity. Towing is considerably more the Dakota's forte than it is the Chevrolet Colorado's.

Convenience
You'll likely take the Dakota for a fill-up roughly as often as the Chevrolet Colorado.

Comfort
The ampler interior dimensions of the Dodge Dakota make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the Chevrolet Colorado.

Dimensions
The Dodge Dakota is substantially more bulky than the Chevrolet Colorado. The Chevrolet Colorado's tank is roughly the same size as the Dodge Dakota's, though the Dodge Dakota's is a little bigger. The Chevrolet Colorado fits in smaller parking spaces than the Dodge Dakota. The Dodge's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Chevrolet Colorado may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Dodge Dakota to the dealership as the Chevrolet Colorado. The Dodge Dakota pales in comparison to the Chevrolet Colorado regarding gas mileage. Regarding fuel economy, the Chevrolet has the Dodge Dakota beat. With respect to MSRP, the Dodge costs significantly more than the Colorado.

Warranty
The Chevrolet Colorado and the Dodge Dakota have the same basic warranty.