GMC Canyon vs. Dodge Dakota Review

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 GMC Canyon. Producing an exact gas mileage evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the GMC Canyon is the winner when it comes to gas mileage. When it comes to MSRP, the Dodge Dakota costs significantly more than the GMC Canyon. The Canyon will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Dodge Dakota. The Dodge Dakota will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the GMC Canyon.

Utility
The Dakota's more sizeable trunk will accommodate more sizeable items than the GMC Canyon. Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the GMC Canyon over the Dodge Dakota. The Dodge Dakota is likely a better choice than the GMC Canyon in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or large animals. There's little the Canyon can tow that the Dodge cannot.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Dodge Dakota than with the GMC.

Comfort
The ampler interior dimensions of the Dakota make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the GMC Canyon.

Dimensions
The Dakota is substantially more bulky than the GMC. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge than the GMC Canyon because of its larger tank. The Canyon fits in smaller parking spaces than the Dodge Dakota. The GMC Canyon's shorter wheelbase will give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Dodge Dakota is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Dodge Dakota and the GMC Canyon are true sportscars.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the GMC is quite certainly more maneuverable than the Dodge Dakota, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The GMC Canyon's engine is significantly smaller than the Dodge Dakota's. Bear in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The GMC could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Dakota regarding pickup. Torque equals pickup, and the Dakota will have picked up and gone by the time the GMC Canyon finally gets moving.

Warranty
The Canyon and the Dodge Dakota have the same basic warranty.