2005-2008 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 | 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 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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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. New for '08 was a 302-hp 4.7-liter V8. It replaced V8s of 230 and 260 hp. The V8 came only with automatic transmission this year.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| ohc V8 | 4.7 / 287 | 230-302 | 295-329 | 6-speed manual: 15/20 5-speed automatic: 15/20 |
6-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: 15.6 |
| 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 | 260 | 310 | 5-speed automatic: 14/18 | 5-speed automatic: -- |
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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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