2010 Dodge Dakota

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$22,755 - $33,180
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Best towing capability amongst its rivals

Body styles are limited

Now gets revised suspension tuning for an improved ride and better handling

Lots of storage space in the interior

Becomes expensive when loaded with options

6-speed manual transmission now discontinued

V8 feels powerful and fun to drive

Specs & Features

$22,755

price

210 hp @ 5200 rpm

horsepower

235 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

4-Speed Automatic

transmission

3.7L 6cyl RWD 4A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2010 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab is a prominent contender in the midsize pickup segment, competing primarily with the Honda Ridgeline CrewCab, the Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, and the Nissan Frontier Crew Cab. Prices start off at MSRP $25,305 with the base ST trim, and reach all the way to the top TRX trim carrying an MSRP of $31,365, for a total of 5 trims being offered. With multiple powertrains and cab options available across multiple trims, there is a Dodge Dakota for everyone. The Dodge Dakota Crew Cab offers 2 exciting powertrains, each offered as an RWD and 4WD. The base engine is a 3.7L V6 capable of making 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque. This engine is rated for a towing capacity of 4,950 pounds. The second engine is a larger 4.7L V8 which is optional on all except the base, making 302 horsepower and carrying a towing capacity of 7,200 pounds. The 3.7L V6 is mated to 4-speed automatic transmission whereas the larger 4.7L V8 is paired to a 5-speed automatic transmission. All in all, the Dodge Dakota Crew Cab delivers an exciting package, both in terms of performance and looks. The rugged and masculine exteriors are offered in 6 attractive colors. The 2010 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab only comes with a single bed.

Buying Advice

The 2010 Dodge Dakota is still the best fullsize pick-up truck which you can get for best-in-class towing capabilities, its amazing V8 engine, and even for its practicality but where the Dakota falls behind is refinement and affordability as compared to its rivals.

Trims

    ST
    $22,755 onwards
    • Engine: 3.7L 6cyl RWD 4A
    • Horsepower: 210 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 235 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 17 mpg
    Big Horn/Lone Star
    $23,630 onwards
    • Engine: 3.7L 6cyl RWD 4A
    • Horsepower: 210 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 235 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 17 mpg
    Laramie
    $30,180 onwards
    • Engine: 3.7L 6cyl RWD 4A
    • Horsepower: 210 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 235 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 17 mpg
    TRX
    $31,365 onwards
    • Engine: 4.7L 8cyl 4WD 5A
    • Horsepower: 302 hp @ 5650 rpm hp
    • Torque: 329 lb.-ft. @ 3950 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 15 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$22,755- $33,180

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.07

Horsepower

302 hp @ 5650 rpm

Torque

329 lb.-ft. @ 3950 rpm

Capacity

6

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$16,985- $28,915

Gasoline

6.8

185 hp @ 5600 rpm

190 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

3

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$35,725- $48,865

Gasoline

7.97

320 hp @ 5400 rpm

335 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

6

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$16,985- $29,835

Gasoline

7.29

185 hp @ 5600 rpm

190 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

3

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$17,540- $29,820

Gasoline

7.9

152 hp @ 5200 rpm

171 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

4

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$17,520- $28,850

Gasoline

9.5

152 hp @ 5200 rpm

171 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

4

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2010 Dodge Dakota vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.2 sec16.8 sec-
    7.8 sec16.1 sec-
    8.1 sec-156 mph
    8.5 sec16.4 sec105 mph
    9.8 sec--
    10 sec17.6 sec105 mph

    2010 Dodge Dakota vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      14 mpg20 mpg17 mpg22 gal.330/440 mi.
      17 mpg25 mpg21 mpg19 gal.342/475 mi.
      19 mpg23 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.400.9/485.3 mi.
      19 mpg23 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.400.9/485.3 mi.
      17 mpg25 mpg20 mpg19 gal.342/475 mi.
      15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg31 gal.465/651 mi.

      2010 Dodge Dakota vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        218.5 in.71.7 in.68.7 in.7.9 in.131.3 in.
        221.3 in.79.1 in.76.6 in.9.1 in.130 in.

        2010 Hummer H3T

        Ranked #3

        212.7 in.75 in.72.1 in.9.5 in.134.2 in. -

        2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

        Ranked #4

        210.2 in.73.7 in.72.5 in.8.5 in.130.5 in.

        2010 Honda Ridgeline

        Ranked #5

        207 in.77.8 in.70.3 in.8.2 in.122 in.
        206.6 in.72.8 in.68.7 in.7.6 in.125.9 in.

        2010 Dodge Dakota vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          46.6 cu.ft.-46.6 cu.ft.
          44 cu.ft.97.4 cu.ft.44 cu.ft.
          45.5 cu.ft.-45.5 cu.ft.
          44 cu.ft.-44 cu.ft.
          --33.5 cu.ft.
          -87.7 cu.ft.-

          2010 Dodge Dakota vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
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            46.6 cu.ft.46.6 cu.ft.46.6 cu.ft.79 ft.
            126.2 cu.ft.44 cu.ft.44 cu.ft.73 ft.
            44 cu.ft.44 cu.ft.44 cu.ft.73 ft.
            ---73 ft.
            45.5 cu.ft.45.5 cu.ft.45.5 cu.ft.63 ft.
            33.5 cu.ft.-33.5 cu.ft.73 ft.

            2010 Dodge Dakota vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7250 lbs.1810 lbs.4200 lbs.
              8100 lbs.1320 lbs.5476 lbs.
              4000 lbs.1484 lbs.3366 lbs.
              4000 lbs.1484 lbs.3366 lbs.
              3500 lbs.984 lbs.3678 lbs.
              -986 lbs.3686 lbs.

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