1997-2004 Dodge Dakota: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Dodge Dakota include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | ext. cab | reg. cab long bed | reg. cab short bed |
| Wheelbase, in. | 131.0 | 123.9 | 111.9 |
| Overall Length, in. | 214.8 | 215.1 | 195.8 |
| Overall Width, in. | 71.5 | 71.5 | 71.5 |
| Overall Height, in. | 65.6 | 65.3 | 65.6 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3733 | 3556 | 3481 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | -- | -- | -- |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | 3557 | 3396 | 3335 |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 40.0 | 40.0 | 40.0 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.9 | 41.9 | 41.9 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 38.0 | -- | -- |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 22.1 | -- | -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Dakotas originally came with a choice of four engines: a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, a 3.9-liter V6, and 5.2- or 5.9-liter V8. Five-speed manual shift was standard; 4-speed automatic transmission optional (standard in high-performance R/T). A new overhead-cam 4.7-liter V8 replaced the 5.2-liter in 2000 and the 4-cylinder was dropped in 2003. Also in '03, a 5-speed automatic replaced the optional 4-speed on the 4.7. Dropped in 2004 is the 5.9-liter V8, and the 175-hp 3.9-liter V6 was replaced by a 3.7-liter V6 making 210-hp.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| ohc V6 | / 3.7 | 210 | 235 | 5-speed automatic: -- | 5-speed automatic: -- |
| ohv V8 | 5.2 / 318 | 230 | 300 | 5-speed manual: 14/19 4-speed automatic: 14/18 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: 13.3 |
| ohc V8 | 4.7 / 287 | 230-235 | 295 | 5-speed manual: 14/18 4-speed automatic: 14/17 5-speed automatic: 15/20 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- 5-speed automatic: 16 |
| ohv I4 | 2.5 / 150 | 120 | 145 | 5-speed manual: 20/25 | 5-speed manual: -- |
| ohv V6 | 3.9 / 239 | 175 | 225 | 5-speed manual: 16/22 4-speed automatic: 16/21 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: 16.5 |
| ohv V8 | 5.9 / 360 | 245-250 | 335-345 | 4-speed automatic: 12/16 | 4-speed automatic: 13.3 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear- or 4-wheel drive
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