Dodge Dakota vs. Dodge Nitro
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Highlights
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$23,210
Starting MSRP
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$22,245
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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79 in
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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302 hp
210 hp Horsepower
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210 hp
260 hp Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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3.7L/226
Displacement
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3.7L/226
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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210 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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210 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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A/T
5-Speed A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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A/T
5-Speed A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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14.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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20 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P245/70R16
Front Tire Size
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P245/50R20
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P245/70R16
Rear Tire Size
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P245/50R20
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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20 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Upper/Lower "A" Arms
Suspension Type - Front
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Upper/Lower "A" arms
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Live Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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Live Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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N/A
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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N/A
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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44 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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-
Passenger Volume
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103 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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69 in
Height, Overall
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71 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Length, Overall
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179 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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37 in
Second Head Room
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41 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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40 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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-
Liftover Height
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33 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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18 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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33 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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47 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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45 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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41 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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47 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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29 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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4
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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69 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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-
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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131 in
Wheelbase
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109 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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30 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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47 ft³
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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53 in
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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31 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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49 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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38 in
Overhang, Front
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Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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219 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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Weight & Capacity
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465 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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3,976 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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4,650 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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4,650 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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698 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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22 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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6,010 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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Total Option Weight
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4,211 lbs
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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6,700 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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9,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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1,799 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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1,799 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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4,211 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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-
Option Weight - Front
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Option Weight - Front
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1,784 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,427 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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Safety
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Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Electrical
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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136
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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12.3 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.9 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.4 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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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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