2005-2007 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.

2005-2007 Dodge Dakota Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	crew cab	ext. cab

Wheelbase, in.	131.3	131.3

Overall Length, in.	218.8	218.8

Overall Width, in.	71.7	71.7

Overall Height, in.	68.7	68.6

Curb Weight, lbs.	4376	4261

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	--	--

Standard Payload, lbs.	1640	1750

Fuel Capacity, gals.	22.0	22.0

Seating Capacity	6	5

Front Head Room, in.	39.9	39.6

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	41.9	41.9

Rear Head Room, in.	38.4	36.5

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	36.4	32.1

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

Powertrain Options and Availability

Initially, a 210-hp V6 was standard. A 230-hp V8 or High Output 260-hp V8 were optional. A 6-speed manual transmission was standard with the V6 and 230-hp V8. A 4-speed automatic was available with the V6; a 5-speed automatic was available for the 230-hp V8, standard with the 260-hp High Output V8. Dakota was available with 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Both had low-range gearing. The 4WD setup should not be left engaged on dry pavement.

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

ohc V6	3.7 / 226	210	235	6-speed manual: 16/22 4-speed automatic: 16/22	6-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: --

ohc V8	4.7 / 287	230	295	6-speed manual: 15/20 5-speed automatic: 15/20	6-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: 15.6

ohc V8	4.7 / 287	260	310	5-speed automatic: 14/18	5-speed automatic: --

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

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Test	2005 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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