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$20,470
$22,245
Highlights
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$20,470
|
$22,245
|
| Towing Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Bed Length |
79 in
|
Not available
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas V6
|
| MPG |
15 City / 20 Hwy
|
16 City / 22 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
|
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
3.7L/226
|
3.7L/226
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas V6
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
210 @ 5200
|
210 @ 5200
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
235 @ 4000
|
235 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
15 City / 20 Hwy
|
16 City / 22 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
14.0 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
| Front Tire Size |
P245/70R16
|
P245/50R20
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
16 x -TBD- in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 7.0 in
|
20 x 7.5 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/70R16
|
P245/50R20
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 7.0 in
|
20 x 7.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent Coil
|
Upper/Lower "A" arms
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not available
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Leaf
|
Live Axle
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Not available
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Semi-Floating Hypoid
|
Not available
|
| Axle Type - Front |
Independent
|
Not available
|
Steering
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
44 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
17
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
Not available
|
3
|
Measurements
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Liftover Height |
Not available
|
33 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
32 in
|
39 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
Not available
|
47 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
41 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
56 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
69 ft³
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
Not available
|
61 in
|
| Wheelbase |
131 in
|
109 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
2
|
5
|
| Second Hip Room |
57 in
|
47 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
Not available
|
103 ft³
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
Not available
|
33 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
57 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
73 in
|
| Length, Overall |
N/A
|
179 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
29 ft³
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
41 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
41 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
18 in
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
Not available
|
61 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
45 in
|
41 in
|
| Height, Overall |
69 in
|
71 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
56 in
|
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper |
219 in
|
Not available
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Overhang, Front |
39 in
|
Not available
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
49 in
|
Not available
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
88 in
|
Not available
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
31 in
|
Not available
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
7 in
|
Not available
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
7 in
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor |
79 in
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
60 in
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
60 in
|
Not available
|
| Tailgate Width |
53 in
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume |
47 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
30 ft³
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,250 lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
Not Available gal
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,250 lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
N/A
|
3,976 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
22 gal
|
20 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
325 lbs
|
350 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
325 lbs
|
200 lbs
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
6,700 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight |
4,180 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
6,010 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not available
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not available
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
7,700 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
1,830 lbs
|
Not available
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
1,830 lbs
|
Not available
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
4,180 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
1,881 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
2,299 lbs
|
Not available
|
Safety
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600
|
600
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
136
|
140
|
Brakes
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not Available in
|
12.4 x 0.5 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
Rear Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.3 x 1.1 in
|
11.9 x 1.1 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Not Available
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|