Dodge Dakota vs. Dodge Nitro

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2011 Dodge Dakota
$23,210
2WD Ext Cab ST 2WD Ext Cab Bighorn/Lonestar 2WD Crew Cab ST 2WD Crew Cab Bighorn/Lonestar 4WD Ext Cab ST 4WD Ext Cab Bighorn/Lonestar 4WD Crew Cab ST 4WD Crew Cab Bighorn/Lonestar 2WD Crew Cab Laramie 4WD Crew Cab Laramie
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2011 Dodge Nitro
$22,245
2WD 4dr Heat 4WD 4dr Heat 2WD 4dr Detonator *Ltd Avail* 2WD 4dr Shock *Ltd Avail* 4WD 4dr Detonator *Ltd Avail* 4WD 4dr Shock *Ltd Avail*
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Highlights
$23,210
$22,245
N/A
79 in
Gas V6
Gas V6
15 City / 20 Hwy
16 City / 22 Hwy
  • 302 hp
  • 210 hp
  • 210 hp
  • 260 hp
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
4
5
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine
235 @ 4000
235 @ 4000
210 @ 5200
210 @ 5200
3.7L/226
3.7L/226
Gas V6
Gas V6
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
15 City / 20 Hwy
16 City / 22 Hwy
N/A
14.0 qts

Tires & Wheels
Steel
Steel
Steel
Aluminum
Steel
Aluminum
16 x -TBD- in
Compact in
16 x 7.0 in
20 x 7.5 in
16 x 7.0 in
20 x 7.5 in
Full-Size
Compact
P245/70R16
P245/50R20
P245/70R16
P245/50R20

Suspension
w/Coil Springs
w/Coil Springs
Live Axle
Live Axle
Upper/Lower "A" Arms
Upper/Lower "A" arms
N/A
N/A

Steering
N/A
N/A
44 ft
36 ft
3
N/A
17
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion

Measurements
4
5
N/A
Not Available ft³
29 ft³
69 ft³
33 in
18 in
N/A
45 in
41 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
47 in
33 in
N/A
61 in
61 in
69 in
71 in
72 in
73 in
N/A
179 in
131 in
109 in
57 in
47 in
57 in
56 in
32 in
39 in
37 in
41 in
55 in
56 in
58 in
57 in
42 in
41 in
40 in
41 in
103 ft³
30 ft³
47 ft³
53 in
60 in
60 in
79 in
8 in
8 in
31 in
N/A
49 in
38 in
N/A
219 in

Weight & Capacity
Not Available gal
N/A
22 gal
20 gal
698 lbs
350 lbs
4,650 lbs
2,000 lbs
465 lbs
200 lbs
4,650 lbs
2,000 lbs
N/A
3,976 lbs
6,010 lbs
0 lbs
4,211 lbs
6,700 lbs
N/A
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
9,000 lbs
1,799 lbs
1,799 lbs
4,211 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
1,784 lbs
2,427 lbs

Safety
Standard
Standard

Electrical
136
140
600
600

Brakes
Yes
Not Available
Not Available in
12.4 x 0.5 in
12.3 x 1.1 in
11.9 x 1.1 in
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Yes
Not Available
N/A
Rear Wheel
4-Wheel
Pwr
Pwr

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2011 Dodge Dakota or the 2011 Dodge Nitro?

The 2011 Dodge Nitro is more reliable than the 2011 Dodge Dakota according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2011 Nitro versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2011 Dakota.

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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