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Chevrolet S-10 vs. Dodge Dakota

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2004 Chevrolet S-102011 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
  • 302 hp
  • 210 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

Engine comparison
2004 Chevrolet S-102011 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
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
MPG
15 City / 19 Hwy
15 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
11.72 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2004 Chevrolet S-102011 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

Suspension comparison
2004 Chevrolet S-102011 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

Steering comparison
2004 Chevrolet S-102011 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

Measurements comparison
2004 Chevrolet S-102011 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2004 Chevrolet S-102011 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

Electrical comparison
2004 Chevrolet S-102011 Dodge Dakota
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
136

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2004 Chevrolet S-102011 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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