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Dodge Dakota Specs

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  Overview  
MSRP *$13,655 - $20,185
$13,655 - $21,995
$13,655 - $21,995
Invoice *$12,436 - $18,243
$12,436 - $19,856
$12,436 - $19,856
EngineStandard:
2.5L I-4 120 HP
Available:
3.9L V-6 175 HP
Standard:
2.5L I-4 120 HP
Available:
3.9L V-6 175 HP
4.7L V-8 235 HP
5.9L V-8 245 HP
Standard:
3.9L V-6 175 HP
Available:
4.7L V-8 235 HP
5.9L V-8 245 HP
TransmissionStandard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City15.0 mpg
20.0 mpg
17.0 mpg
15.0 mpg
20.0 mpg
15.0 mpg
17.0 mpg
Fuel Economy Highway19.0 mpg
24.0 mpg
23.0 mpg
19.0 mpg
24.0 mpg
19.0 mpg
23.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Warranty (months/miles)36/36,000
36/36,000
36/36,000
  Powertrain  
EngineStandard:
2.5L I-4 120 HP
Available:
3.9L V-6 175 HP
Standard:
2.5L I-4 120 HP
Available:
3.9L V-6 175 HP
4.7L V-8 235 HP
5.9L V-8 245 HP
Standard:
3.9L V-6 175 HP
Available:
4.7L V-8 235 HP
5.9L V-8 245 HP
TransmissionStandard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Alternator117 amp
117 amp
117 amp
Battery600 amp
600 amp
600 amp
Axle Ratio3.55
3.55
3.55
Fuel Typeregular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank22.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
22.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
22.0 gal.
Exhauststainless steel
stainless steel
stainless steel
Drive Typepart-time four-wheel
rear-wheel
part-time four-wheel
rear-wheel
part-time four-wheel
rear-wheel
4WD Shiftmanual
manual
manual
Locking Hub Controlautomatic
automatic
automatic
Limited Slip DifferentialAvailable:
limited slip differential
Available:
limited slip differential
Available:
limited slip differential
  Steering and Suspension  
Rideheavy duty
heavy duty
heavy duty
Front Suspensionshort and long arm
short and long arm
short and long arm
Front Anti-Roll Barfront anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Springstorsion bar
coil
torsion bar
coil
torsion bar
coil
Front Torsion Barfront torsion bar
front torsion bar
front torsion bar
Front Shocksheavy duty
heavy duty
heavy duty
Rear Suspensionleaf
leaf
leaf
Rear Anti-Roll BarN/AAvailable:
heavy duty
rear anti-roll bar
Available:
heavy duty
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Springsleaf
leaf
leaf
Rear Shocksheavy duty
heavy duty
heavy duty
Steeringrack & pinion
rack & pinion
rack & pinion
Steering CoolerAvailable:
steering cooler
Available:
steering cooler
Available:
steering cooler
Brakesfront disc/rear drum
front disc/rear drum
front disc/rear drum
Vented Disc Brakesfront
front
front
Wheels15.0 " silver styled steel
15.0 " silver alloy
15.0 " silver styled steel
15.0 " silver alloy
15.0 " silver styled steel
Front TiresP215/75SR15.0BSW AS
P215/75SR15.0BSW AS
P215/75SR15.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheelfull-size steel
full-size alloy
full-size steel
full-size alloy
full-size steel
  Seating and Interior  
Seating Capacity6
3
6
3
6
3
Front Seat Type40-20-40 split-bench
bench
bench
bench
Front Headrestsfixed
fixed
fixed
Front Armrestscenter w/storage
Available:
center w/storage
Available:
center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls4-way
2-way
2-way
2-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls4-way
2-way
2-way
2-way
Rear Seats60-40 split-bench
40-60 split-bench
60-40 split-bench
40-60 split-bench
60-40 split-bench
Rear HeadrestsN/Afixed
fixed
Seat TrimStandard:
premium cloth
vinyl
Available:
cloth
Standard:
vinyl
Available:
premium cloth
Standard:
vinyl
Available:
premium cloth
Door TrimN/AAvailable:
cloth
Available:
cloth
Headlinerfull cloth
full cloth
full cloth
Floor Trimcarpet
vinyl/rubber
vinyl/rubber
vinyl/rubber
Floor MatsN/AAvailable:
rubber front
rubber front & rear
Available:
rubber front
rubber front & rear
  Comfort and Conveniences  
Vanity Mirrorspassenger
passenger
passenger
Rearview Mirrorday-night
day-night
day-night
Glove Boxglove box
glove box
glove box
Cabback Insulatorcabback insulator
cabback insulator
cabback insulator
Dome Lightdelay
delay
delay
Reading LightsAvailable:
front
front & rear
front & rear
Floor ConsoleN/AAvailable:
full
Available:
full
Overhead ConsoleAvailable:
mini
Available:
full with storage
mini
Available:
full with storage
mini
Cup Holderfront
front and rear
front
front and rear
front
Seatback Storage1
1
1
Door BinsN/AAvailable:
dual
Available:
dual
Underseat Trayrear
rear
rear
Front Air ConditioningAvailable:
manual
Available:
manual
Available:
manual
RadioAM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan
Standard:
AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan
Available:
premium AM stereo/FM stereo, seek-scan
premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Standard:
AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan
Available:
premium AM stereo/FM stereo, seek-scan
premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Radio Steering Wheel ControlsN/AAvailable:
radio steering wheel controls
Available:
radio steering wheel controls
Cassetteauto-reverse
auto-reverse
auto-reverse
CDN/AAvailable:
compatible
single
Available:
compatible
single
Speakers4
4
4
AmplifierN/AAvailable:
amplifier
Available:
amplifier
EqualizerN/AAvailable:
graphic
Available:
graphic
Antennafixed
fixed
fixed
Cruise ControlAvailable:
with steering wheel controls
Available:
with steering wheel controls
Available:
with steering wheel controls
Door Locksmanual
manual
manual
Remote Keyless EntryN/AAvailable:
keyfob (all doors)
Available:
keyfob (all doors)
Rear Child Safety Door LocksN/Arear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
Power Outlets1
1
1
Smokers Packageashtray
ashtray
ashtray
Lighter Elementsfront
front
front
Instrument Displayanalog
analog
analog
Tachometertachometer
tachometer
tachometer
Oil Pressure Gaugeoil pressure gauge
oil pressure gauge
oil pressure gauge
Water Temp Gaugeengine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
Volt Gaugevoltmeter gauge
voltmeter gauge
voltmeter gauge
Trip Odometertrip odometer
trip odometer
trip odometer
Steering WheelAvailable:
tilt
Available:
tilt
Available:
tilt
Steering Wheel MaterialN/AAvailable:
leather
Available:
leather
Front Windowsmanual
manual
manual
Rear Windowsvented
manual
vented
manual
vented
1-Touch OpenN/AAvailable:
driver
Available:
driver
Tinted Windowsdeep
light
deep
light
deep
light
Front Windshield Wipersvariable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
Sun Visor Stripsun visor strip
sun visor strip
sun visor strip
Rear DefrosterN/AAvailable:
rear defroster
Available:
rear defroster
Rear Windshield TypeAvailable:
sliding
Available:
sliding
Available:
sliding
  Safety  
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)rear wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
rear wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
rear wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Center High Mounted Stop Lightcenter high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbagsdriver and passenger w/passenger front-impact cancellable
driver and passenger
driver and passenger w/passenger front-impact cancellable
driver and passenger
driver and passenger w/passenger front-impact cancellable
Side Impact Barsside impact bars
side impact bars
side impact bars
Security SystemN/AAvailable:
security system
Available:
security system
  Dimensions and Capacities  
Door Count2 doors
4 doors
2 doors
4 doors
2 doors
Maximum Cargo Volume25.2 cu.ft.
25.2 cu.ft.
25.2 cu.ft.
Exterior Cargo Length77.8 "
63.1 "
77.8 "
63.1 "
77.8 "
Exterior Length215.0 "
196.0 "
215.1 "
215.0 "
196.0 "
215.1 "
215.0 "
196.0 "
Exterior Width71.5 "
71.6 "
71.5 "
71.6 "
71.5 "
Exterior Height68.1 "
67.9 "
65.6 "
65.2 "
68.8 "
68.1 "
66.3 "
67.9 "
65.6 "
65.2 "
68.8 "
68.1 "
66.3 "
67.9 "
65.6 "
65.2 "
Wheelbase131 "
112 "
131 "
112 "
131 "
112 "
Front Tread61 "
61 "
61 "
Rear Tread62 "
62 "
62 "
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating5,480 lbs.
4,910 lbs.
4,680 lbs.
5,850 lbs.
5,360 lbs.
5,480 lbs.
4,910 lbs.
4,680 lbs.
5,850 lbs.
5,360 lbs.
5,480 lbs.
4,910 lbs.
4,680 lbs.
Curb Weight4,042 lbs.
3,831 lbs.
3,611 lbs.
3,378 lbs.
4,391 lbs.
4,042 lbs.
4,124 lbs.
3,831 lbs.
3,611 lbs.
3,378 lbs.
4,391 lbs.
4,042 lbs.
4,124 lbs.
3,831 lbs.
3,611 lbs.
3,378 lbs.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating3,166 lbs.
3,100 lbs.
3,166 lbs.
3,100 lbs.
3,166 lbs.
3,100 lbs.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating3,166 lbs.
3,166 lbs.
3,166 lbs.
Payload1,275 lbs.
1,275 lbs.
1,275 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight6,200 lbs.
6,400 lbs.
6,500 lbs.
6,700 lbs.
6,100 lbs.
6,200 lbs.
6,350 lbs.
6,400 lbs.
6,500 lbs.
6,700 lbs.
6,100 lbs.
6,200 lbs.
6,350 lbs.
6,400 lbs.
6,500 lbs.
6,700 lbs.
Drag Coefficient.52
.56
.48
.49
.52
.56
.48
.49
.52
.56
.48
.49
Front Legroom41.9 "
41.9 "
41.9 "
Rear Legroom32.1 "
36.0 "
32.1 "
36.0 "
32.1 "
Front Headroom40.0 "
39.8 "
40.0 "
39.8 "
40.0 "
Rear Headroom38.0 "
38.4 "
38.0 "
38.4 "
38.0 "
Front Hiproom56.7 "
56.7 "
56.7 "
Rear Hiproom58.0 "
58.0 "
58.0 "
Front Shoulder Room58.1 "
58.1 "
58.1 "
Rear Shoulder Room58.3 "
57.4 "
58.3 "
57.4 "
58.3 "
Passenger VolumeN/A102 cu.ft.
102 cu.ft.
Exterior Cargo Width44.7 "
44.7 "
44.7 "
Exterior Cargo Volume47.1 cu.ft.
47.1 cu.ft.
47.1 cu.ft.
  Exterior Features  
Skid PlatesAvailable:
3
Available:
3
Available:
3
Pickupregular
regular
regular
Bumpersargent
argent
body-colored
argent
Rear BumperN/AN/AAvailable:
argent
Rear Step Bumperrear step bumper
rear step bumper
rear step bumper
Bodyside MoldingsN/AN/AAvailable:
black
Wheel WellN/AAvailable:
body-colored
Available:
body-colored
Fender FlaresN/AAvailable:
body-colored
Available:
body-colored
Grille Moldingsargent
argent
body-colored
argent
Paintclearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
Exterior Mirrorsdual manual
dual manual
dual manual
TraileringAvailable:
class IV
Available:
class IV
Available:
class IV
Trailering HarnessAvailable:
trailering harness
Available:
trailering harness
Available:
trailering harness
Trailering HitchAvailable:
trailering hitch
Available:
trailering hitch
Available:
trailering hitch
  Warranty (months/miles)  
Bumper to Bumper36/36,000
36/36,000
36/36,000
Major Components36/36,000
36/36,000
36/36,000
Rust Through60/100,000
60/100,000
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance36/36,000
36/36,000
36/36,000


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