Dodge Dakota vs. Dodge Ram 1500

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2011 Dodge Dakota
$23,210
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$23,210
Starting MSRP
$20,810
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
N/A
Towing Capacity
N/A
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
79 in
Bed Length
76 in
Bed Length
-
Bed Length
Gas V6
Engine Type
Gas V6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
302 hp
210 hp
Horsepower
390 hp
210 hp
310 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
4
Seating Capacity
3
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

3.7L/226
Displacement
3.7L/226
Displacement
-
Displacement
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
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
14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
11.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P245/70R16
Front Tire Size
P265/70R17
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
P245/70R16
Rear Tire Size
P265/70R17
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size

Suspension

Upper/Lower "A" Arms
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
N/A
Axle Type - Front
Not Available
Axle Type - Front
-
Axle Type - Front
Live Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link coil
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
N/A
Axle Type - Rear
Solid
Axle Type - Rear
-
Axle Type - Rear

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
44 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Measurements

58 in
Front Shoulder Room
66 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
10 in
Ground Clearance, Front
-
Ground Clearance, Front
79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
76 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
32 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
4
Passenger Capacity
3
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
38 in
Overhang, Front
N/A
Overhang, Front
-
Overhang, Front
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
-
Cab to End of Frame
57 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
45 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
131 in
Wheelbase
121 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
55 in
Front Hip Room
63 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
30 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
37 in
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
219 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
209 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
N/A
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
18 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
20 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
69 in
Height, Overall
75 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
47 ft³
Cargo Volume
58 ft³
Cargo Volume
-
Cargo Volume
53 in
Tailgate Width
60 in
Tailgate Width
-
Tailgate Width
40 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
-
Ground Clearance, Rear
49 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
31 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
-
Ground to Top of Load Floor

Weight & Capacity

1,784 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,014 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
-
Curb Weight - Rear
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,211 lbs
Curb Weight
4,548 lbs
Curb Weight
-
Curb Weight
4,211 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,548 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
2,427 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,534 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
-
Curb Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
-
Option Weight - Rear
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
22 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
6,700 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
465 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
375 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
-
Total Option Weight
4,650 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,750 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
6,010 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,025 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
-
Option Weight - Front
1,799 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,477 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
-
As Spec'd Payload
698 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
563 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,650 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,750 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,799 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,477 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
-
Maximum Payload Capacity
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
9,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
8,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
-
Gross Combined Wt Rating

Safety

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

Electrical

600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
700
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
136
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
12.3 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.2 x 1.10 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.8 x 0.87 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Rear Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Pwr
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type

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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