Dodge Dakota

Utility
The Dakota will very likely prove handier than the average compact crew cab truck for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Dodge Dakota is likely a better choice than the average compact crew cab truck with respect to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of equipment or sizeable beasts. The Dodge Dakota outpulls the typical compact crew cab truck by a big margin.

Performance
Both the Dodge Dakota and the typical compact crew cab truck are likely to feel somewhat sluggish because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Dimensions
The Dakota is considerably heavier than the typical compact crew cab truck. The average compact crew cab truck's tank is about the same size as the Dodge Dakota's, though the Dodge Dakota's is a tad larger. The average compact crew cab truck and the Dodge Dakota compete for the same parking spaces. The average compact crew cab truck's shorter wheelbase will give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. However, the Dodge Dakota is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Convenience
You likely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Dodge Dakota than with the typical compact crew cab truck, as both offer similar ranges. The average compact crew cab truck's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in the Dakota.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Dodge Dakota to the dealership as the average compact crew cab truck. With respect to fuel economy, the average compact crew cab truck and the Dakota don't differ much. The average compact crew cab truck won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Dodge Dakota. The Dodge Dakota consumes a lot of gas compared to the average compact crew cab truck. The average compact crew cab truck is considerably less expensive than the Dodge Dakota as far as MSRP. The average compact crew cab truck isn't much less costly than the Dodge Dakota regarding out-the-door cost.

Handling
The Dodge Dakota has quite a bit bigger tires than the typical compact crew cab truck. Remember that wider tires may improve handling, while narrower tires might provide better handling in deep snow. With their comparable turning circles, the typical compact crew cab truck and the Dodge Dakota indubitably handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dakota's engine is markedly larger than the typical compact crew cab truck's. Keep in mind that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Dakota will have picked up and gone by the time the average compact crew cab truck finally gets moving.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Dakota offers a bit more head room than the average compact crew cab truck, there really isn't much of a difference. The average compact crew cab truck is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Dodge Dakota.

Overview
Although the basic warranty that comes with the average compact crew cab truck is slightly longer than the Dakota's, the difference isn't too significant. In terms of after-sale protection against rust, the average compact crew cab truck and the Dodge Dakota have markedly similar coverage.

Other
The average compact crew cab truck emits fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Dakota.

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