Dodge Dakota vs. Dodge Ram 1500
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Highlights
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$23,210
Starting MSRP
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$20,810
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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79 in
Bed Length
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76 in
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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14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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302 hp
210 hp Horsepower
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390 hp
210 hp 310 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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3
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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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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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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3.7L/226
Displacement
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3.7L/226
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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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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14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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11.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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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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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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17 x -TBD- 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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17 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P245/70R16
Rear Tire Size
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P265/70R17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P245/70R16
Front Tire Size
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P265/70R17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Upper/Lower "A" Arms
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Live Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-link coil
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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N/A
Axle Type - Front
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Not Available
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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N/A
Axle Type - Rear
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Solid
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Steering
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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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44 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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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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Measurements
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40 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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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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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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66 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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63 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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131 in
Wheelbase
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121 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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219 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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209 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall
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N/A
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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69 in
Height, Overall
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75 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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38 in
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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49 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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31 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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10 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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76 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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45 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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18 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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20 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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53 in
Tailgate Width
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60 in
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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47 ft³
Cargo Volume
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58 ft³
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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30 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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4
Passenger Capacity
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3
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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Weight & Capacity
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22 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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2,427 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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2,534 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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1,784 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,014 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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-
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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4,211 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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4,548 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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1,799 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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1,477 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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1,799 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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1,477 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
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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Not Available lbs
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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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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698 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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563 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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4,650 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,750 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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465 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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375 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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4,650 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,750 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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9,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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8,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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6,010 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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6,025 lbs
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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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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4,211 lbs
Curb Weight
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4,548 lbs
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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6,700 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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7,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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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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136
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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160
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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700
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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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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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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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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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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12.3 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13.2 x 1.10 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13.8 x 0.87 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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 Ram 1500?
The 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 is more reliable than the 2011 Dodge Dakota according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2011 Ram 1500 versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2011 Dakota.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Dodge Dakota or the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500?
The 2011 Dodge Dakota is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 with 17 MPG combined versus 15 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Dodge Dakota or the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500?
The 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 is cheaper than the 2011 Dodge Dakota with a $20,810 starting MSRP versus a $23,210 starting MSRP.
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