Prospective buyers of compact pickup trucks should consider a number of things when comparing one compact pickup against another. Compare their power and performance, including fuel economy and load limits; their cab configurations, interior dimensions and amenities; and their exterior size and style. The three major domestic compact pickups---Ford Ranger, Chevrolet/GMC Colorado/Canyon and Dodge Dakota---differ widely in size, engine offerings and cab options.
Size
The 2010 Dodge Dakota is far larger than its competitors with its 131.3-inch wheelbase and 192.4-inch length. By contrast, the Ford Ranger sits on a 111.5-inch wheelbase and is 189.4 inches long. The Colorado and Canyon share the same 111.3-inch wheelbase and 192.4-inch length.
Style
The 2010 Ranger is the only compact pickup that doesn't offer a four-door crew cab model. Ford's cab selection is limited to regular and extended cabs. The Canyon/Colorado and Dakota offer regular, extended and four-door crew cabs.
Engines
The base engine for the 2010 Ford Ranger is a 143-horsepower, 2.3-liter in-line four-cylinder. The Colorado and Canyon base engine is a 2.9-liter in-line four-cylinder that musters 185 horsepower. The Dakota's base engine is a 3.7-liter V6 that generates 210 horsepower.
Fuel Efficiency
By virtue of having the smallest engine, the Ranger rates an EPA-estimated 22 miles per gallon in city driving and 27 mpg on the highway. The Canyon and Colorado earned EPA fuel economy ratings of 18 mpg city and 24 highway; while the Dakota, with its V6, rated an EPA estimated 15/20.
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