Dodge Dakota vs. GMC Sierra 1500 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Dakota is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the GMC. The Dodge Dakota won't tax your gasoline budget considerably more than the GMC Sierra 1500 will. The GMC Sierra 1500 isn't much more expensive than the Dodge with respect to MSRP.

Utility
The GMC Sierra 1500 is a better choice than the Dodge Dakota in terms of hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or massive dogs. The GMC Sierra 1500 will quite certainly prove more convenient than the Dodge Dakota for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The GMC Sierra 1500 outpulls the Dakota by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
You'll most definitely have to take the Dodge Dakota for a fill-up more often than the GMC Sierra 1500 because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the GMC's front cabin compared to the Dodge. The ampler interior dimensions of the GMC Sierra 1500 make it more spacious for your passengers than the Dodge.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Sierra 1500 than the Dodge Dakota because of its bigger tank. The Sierra 1500 and the Dakota compete for the same parking spaces. The GMC Sierra 1500's shorter wheelbase will give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. However, the Dodge is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Dodge and the Sierra 1500 are true speedsters.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the GMC is most certainly sprier than the Dodge Dakota, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The GMC Sierra 1500's engine is considerably more massive than the Dodge Dakota's. Remember that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Dodge Dakota could learn a lesson or two from the GMC Sierra 1500 with respect to pickup. Torque equals pickup, and the GMC Sierra 1500 will have picked up and gone by the time the Dodge Dakota finally gets moving.

Warranty
The Sierra 1500 and the Dodge Dakota have the same basic warranty.