The Dodge Dakota is a mid-size pickup truck with a rugged design and impressive towing capacity. It features a spacious cabin with seating for 5, and a powerful engine for hauling heavy loads.
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Body Type
Pick-up
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
5558 mm 218.82 in.
Width
1887 mm 74.29 in.
Height
1745 mm 68.7 in.
Wheelbase
3335 mm 131.3 in.
Front Track
1595 mm 62.8 in.
Rear Track
1598 mm 62.91 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Dakota boasts a powerful engine and capable handling, making it ideal for off-road adventures. Its fuel efficiency is commendable, with combined consumption figures of 13.8 l/100 km.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
15.7 l/100 km 14.98 US mpg 17.99 UK mpg 6.37 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
11.8 l/100 km 19.93 US mpg 23.94 UK mpg 8.47 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
13.8 l/100 km 17.04 US mpg 20.47 UK mpg 7.25 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Dodge Dakota comes with a 238 HP, 4.7L, 8-cylinder engine, providing 50.6 HP/L. It has a naturally aspirated engine with multi-port manifold injection and a 5-speed automatic transmission, delivering power to all four wheels. The front suspension is an independent torsion bar, while the rear suspension features two longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs. The vehicle has a 12.5L coolant capacity and a 5.7L oil capacity, requiring 5W-30 / Chrysler MS-6395 oil.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
238 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
50.6 Hp/l
Torque
400 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 295.02 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Displacement
4701 cm3 286.87 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
93 mm 3.66 in.
Piston Stroke
86.5 mm 3.41 in.
Compression Ratio
9.3
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
5.7 l 6.02 US qt | 5.02 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
5W-30 / Chrysler MS-6395
Coolant
12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt
Drive Wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
5 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension
Independent torsion bar, double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Dependent suspension of two longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs
Brakes
The Dodge Dakota is a rugged pickup truck with a powerful engine and impressive braking capabilities. It features hydraulic power steering and disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, making it a reliable and easy-to-handle vehicle. The tires are sized at 265/65 R17 and 265/60 R18, and the wheel rims are 8J x 17 and 8J x 18.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
265/65 R17; 265/60 R18
Wheel Rims Size
8J x 17; 8J x 18
Weight & Capacity
The Dodge Dakota is a mid-size pickup truck with a fuel tank capacity of 83 liters (21.93 US gallons or 18.26 UK gallons).
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Fuel Tank Capacity
83 l 21.93 US gal | 18.26 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Dodge - Dakota III
The length of the Dodge Dakota is 5558 mm (218.82 in.).
The Dodge Dakota has 4 doors.
The wheelbase of the Dodge Dakota is 3335 mm (131.3 in.).
The Dodge Dakota was produced across three generations from 1987 to 2011.
The Dodge Dakota is known for its reliability, sturdiness, decent towing capacity, and spacious interior.
No, the Dodge Dakota may not be the most fuel-efficient or technologically advanced vehicle in its class.
The city fuel consumption is 15.7 l/100 km.
The combined fuel consumption is 13.8 l/100 km.
The specifications do not include information about the engine type.
The engine layout is front, longitudinal.
The Dakota uses a multi-port manifold injection system.
The torque of the Dakota's engine is 400 Nm @ 3200 rpm (295.02 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm).
The Dodge Dakota has disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
The Dodge Dakota has hydraulic power steering.
The tire sizes for the Dodge Dakota are 265/65 R17 and 265/60 R18.
The Dodge Dakota is available in both two-door and four-door configurations.
The towing capacity of the Dodge Dakota ranges from 3,500 to 7,250 pounds, depending on the model and year.
The fuel efficiency of the Dodge Dakota varies by model and year, but it generally gets around 15-20 miles per gallon in the city and 20-25 miles per gallon on the highway.
The fuel tank capacity of the Dodge Dakota is 83 liters (21.93 US gallons or 18.26 UK gallons).
