Dodge Dakota vs. GMC Sierra 2500HD Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Dodge Dakota is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the GMC Sierra 2500HD. With respect to MSRP, the Sierra 2500HD costs significantly more than the Dodge Dakota.

Utility
The Sierra 2500HD is a better choice than the Dodge Dakota in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of loot or massive animals. The GMC will most certainly prove friendlier than the Dodge Dakota for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. Towing is substantially more the GMC Sierra 2500HD's forte than it is the Dakota's.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Sierra 2500HD's front cabin compared to the Dodge Dakota. The GMC Sierra 2500HD provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Dodge Dakota does.

Dimensions
The GMC Sierra 2500HD is considerably more bulky than the Dodge Dakota. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the GMC Sierra 2500HD than the Dodge Dakota because of its larger tank. The Dodge Dakota and the GMC Sierra 2500HD compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Dodge and the GMC Sierra 2500HD are genuine speedsters.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Dodge Dakota and the Sierra 2500HD most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The GMC Sierra 2500HD has a larger engine than the Dodge. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The GMC Sierra 2500HD packs quite a punch compared to the Dodge with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the GMC Sierra 2500HD is tremendously more powerful than the Dodge.

Warranty
The GMC Sierra 2500HD and the Dodge Dakota have the same basic after-sale protection.