1990-1996 Dodge Dakota Specs & Safety - Consumer Guide Automotive

Detailed safety information for this generation Dodge Dakota include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Dodge Dakotainclude everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

1990-1996 Dodge Dakota Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	ext. cab	reg. cab long bed	reg. cab short bed

Wheelbase, in.	130.9	123.9	111.9

Overall Length, in.	208.0	207.5	189.0

Overall Width, in.	69.4	69.4	69.4

Overall Height, in.	65.6	65.0	65.0

Curb Weight, lbs.	3528	3124	3042

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	--	--	--

Standard Payload, lbs.	2000	2600	2600

Fuel Capacity, gals.	15.0	15.0	15.0

Seating Capacity	6	3	3

Front Head Room, in.	39.5	39.5	39.5

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	41.8	41.8	41.8

Rear Head Room, in.	37.9	--	--

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	24.8	--	--

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Powertrain Options and Availability

Two- and 4-wheel-drive Dakotas had a 100-horsepower, 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, or a 3.9-liter V6 that made 125 horsepower. The V6 was standard in 4x4 and Sport models, optional in 2WDs, except for the price-leader Dakota S. A 5-speed manual gearbox was standard and 4-speed automatic optional. Dakota's 4WD setup is a part-time, on-demand system, not intended for use on dry pavement. It used automatic-locking front hubs and a floor-mounted transfer-case lever.

Engines	Size liters / cu. in	Horse- power	Torque	Transmission: EPA city/hgwy	Consumer Guide Observed

ohc I4	2.5 / 153	99-120	132-145	5-speed manual: 21/25	5-speed manual: 20.2

ohc V6	3.9 / 239	125-180	195-225	5-speed manual: 16/22 4-speed automatic: 16/20	5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: --

ohv V8	5.2 / 318	165-230	250-295	5-speed manual: 14/20 4-speed automatic: 14/18	5-speed manual: 15.4 4-speed automatic: 13.9

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Test	1996 Dakota

Front Impact, Driver	5

Front Impact, Passenger	4

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Built In: USA

Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear- or 4-wheel drive

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