Chevrolet S-10 vs. Dodge Dakota
Highlights
| 2004 Chevrolet S-10 | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$24,660
|
$23,210
|
| Towing Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Bed Length |
55 in
|
79 in
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas V6
|
| MPG |
15 City / 19 Hwy
|
15 City / 20 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
190 hp
|
|
| Drive Type |
Four Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2004 Chevrolet S-10 | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas V6
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
190 @ 4400
|
210 @ 5200
|
| Displacement |
4.3L/262
|
3.7L/226
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
250 @ 2800
|
235 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
15 City / 19 Hwy
|
15 City / 20 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
11.72 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2004 Chevrolet S-10 | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 x 7 in
|
16 x 7.0 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Spare Tire Size |
T155/90D16
|
Full-Size
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 x 7 in
|
16 x 7.0 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
16 x 4 in
|
16 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/75R15
|
P245/70R16
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/75R15
|
P245/70R16
|
Suspension
| 2004 Chevrolet S-10 | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
|
Live Axle
|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Semi-Floating
|
N/A
|
| Axle Type - Front |
Independent GM
|
N/A
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Torsion Bar
|
Upper/Lower "A" Arms
|
Steering
| 2004 Chevrolet S-10 | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
41 ft
|
44 ft
|
Measurements
| 2004 Chevrolet S-10 | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
68 in
|
72 in
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
47 in
|
49 in
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor |
55 in
|
79 in
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper |
205 in
|
219 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
50 in
|
57 in
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
27 in
|
31 in
|
| Wheelbase |
123 in
|
131 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
8 in
|
8 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
N/A
|
30 ft³
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
55 in
|
60 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Overhang, Front |
35 in
|
38 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
17 in
|
18 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
40 in
|
45 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
Not Available in
|
60 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
52 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
37 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
9 in
|
8 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
58 in
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
32 in
|
| Cargo Volume |
30 ft³
|
47 ft³
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Height, Overall |
63 in
|
69 in
|
| Tailgate Width |
55 in
|
53 in
|
| Length, Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2004 Chevrolet S-10 | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
Not Available gal
|
Not Available gal
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
9,500 lbs
|
9,000 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
3,990 lbs
|
4,211 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
2,383 lbs
|
2,427 lbs
|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
5,150 lbs
|
6,010 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
500 lbs
|
465 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
1,160 lbs
|
1,799 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
1,160 lbs
|
1,799 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
5,200 lbs
|
4,650 lbs
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
5,500 lbs
|
6,700 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
520 lbs
|
698 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
5,000 lbs
|
4,650 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
18 gal
|
22 gal
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
1,607 lbs
|
1,784 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
3,990 lbs
|
4,211 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
Electrical
| 2004 Chevrolet S-10 | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
525
|
600
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
136
|
Brakes
| 2004 Chevrolet S-10 | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.6 x 0.787 in
|
Not Available in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
Power
|
Pwr
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.8 x 1.1 in
|
12.3 x 1.1 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Not Available
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
Rear Wheel
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2004 Chevrolet S-10 or the 2011 Dodge Dakota?
The 2004 Chevrolet S-10 is more reliable than the 2011 Dodge Dakota according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2004 S-10 versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2011 Dakota.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2004 Chevrolet S-10 or the 2011 Dodge Dakota?
The 2011 Dodge Dakota is more fuel efficient than the 2004 Chevrolet S-10 with 17 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2004 Chevrolet S-10 or the 2011 Dodge Dakota?
The 2011 Dodge Dakota is cheaper than the 2004 Chevrolet S-10 with a $23,210 starting MSRP versus a $24,660 starting MSRP.
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