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2011 Dodge Dakota
$23,210
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$23,210
Starting MSRP
$22,245
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
N/A
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
79 in
Bed Length
-
Bed Length
-
Bed Length
Gas V6
Engine Type
Gas V6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
302 hp
210 hp
Horsepower
210 hp
260 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
4
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

210 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
210 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas V6
Engine Type
Gas V6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
3.7L/226
Displacement
3.7L/226
Displacement
-
Displacement
A/T
5-Speed A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
A/T
5-Speed A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
14.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P245/70R16
Rear Tire Size
P245/50R20
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
P245/70R16
Front Tire Size
P245/50R20
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
20 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
20 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size

Suspension

-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Upper/Lower "A" Arms
Suspension Type - Front
Upper/Lower "A" arms
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Live Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
Live Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
N/A
Axle Type - Front
-
Axle Type - Front
-
Axle Type - Front
N/A
Axle Type - Rear
-
Axle Type - Rear
-
Axle Type - Rear

Steering

-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
44 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

Measurements

40 in
Front Head Room
41 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
57 in
Second Hip Room
47 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
32 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
69 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
42 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
29 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
45 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
41 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
69 in
Height, Overall
71 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
N/A
Length, Overall
179 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
Passenger Volume
103 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
18 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
4
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
55 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
-
Liftover Height
33 in
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
-
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
37 in
Second Head Room
41 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
131 in
Wheelbase
109 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
-
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
-
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
-
Rear Door Opening Width
47 in
Rear Door Opening Width
-
Rear Door Opening Width
-
Rear Door Opening Height
33 in
Rear Door Opening Height
-
Rear Door Opening Height
-
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
219 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
38 in
Overhang, Front
-
Overhang, Front
-
Overhang, Front
49 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
-
Cab to End of Frame
-
Cab to End of Frame
31 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
-
Ground Clearance, Front
-
Ground Clearance, Front
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
-
Ground Clearance, Rear
-
Ground Clearance, Rear
79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
53 in
Tailgate Width
-
Tailgate Width
-
Tailgate Width
47 ft³
Cargo Volume
-
Cargo Volume
-
Cargo Volume
30 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume

Weight & Capacity

Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
22 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
4,650 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
698 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,650 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
465 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,976 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
6,010 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
2,427 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
-
Curb Weight - Front
-
Curb Weight - Front
1,784 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
-
Curb Weight - Rear
-
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
-
Option Weight - Front
-
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
-
Option Weight - Rear
-
Option Weight - Rear
4,211 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
1,799 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
-
As Spec'd Payload
-
As Spec'd Payload
1,799 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
-
Maximum Payload Capacity
-
Maximum Payload Capacity
9,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
6,700 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,211 lbs
Curb Weight
-
Curb Weight
-
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
-
Total Option Weight
-
Total Option Weight

Safety

-
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist

Electrical

600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
136
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.4 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Rear Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
12.3 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Pwr
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Dodge Dakota or the 2011 Dodge Nitro?

The 2011 Dodge Nitro is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Dodge Dakota with 18 MPG combined versus 17 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Dodge Dakota or the 2011 Dodge Nitro?

The 2011 Dodge Nitro is cheaper than the 2011 Dodge Dakota with a $22,245 starting MSRP versus a $23,210 starting MSRP.

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