Dodge Dakota vs. Dodge Ram 1500

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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 Ram 1500
$20,810
2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" ST 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" ST 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" ST 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Outdoorsman 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Outdoorsman 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" ST 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" ST 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" R/T 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" ST 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Sport 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Longhorn Edition 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Longhorn Edition
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Highlights
$23,210
$20,810
N/A
N/A
79 in
76 in
Gas V6
Gas V6
15 City / 20 Hwy
14 City / 20 Hwy
  • 302 hp
  • 210 hp
  • 390 hp
  • 210 hp
  • 310 hp
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
4
3
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
14 City / 20 Hwy
N/A
11.3 qts

Tires & Wheels
16 x -TBD- in
17 x -TBD- in
Steel
Steel
Steel
Steel
16 x 7.0 in
17 x 7.0 in
Full-Size
Full-Size
P245/70R16
P265/70R17
P245/70R16
P265/70R17
Steel
Steel
16 x 7.0 in
17 x 7.0 in

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

Steering
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr rack & pinion
N/A
N/A
44 ft
N/A
N/A
N/A

Measurements
4
3
49 in
N/A
38 in
N/A
69 in
75 in
72 in
79 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
219 in
209 in
131 in
121 in
40 in
40 in
42 in
41 in
58 in
66 in
55 in
63 in
37 in
N/A
32 in
N/A
57 in
N/A
57 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
31 in
N/A
8 in
10 in
8 in
9 in
79 in
76 in
60 in
66 in
60 in
66 in
45 in
51 in
18 in
20 in
53 in
60 in
47 ft³
58 ft³
30 ft³
N/A

Weight & Capacity
N/A
N/A
2,427 lbs
2,534 lbs
1,784 lbs
2,014 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
4,211 lbs
4,548 lbs
1,799 lbs
1,477 lbs
1,799 lbs
1,477 lbs
9,000 lbs
8,500 lbs
22 gal
26 gal
Not Available gal
Not Available gal
4,650 lbs
3,750 lbs
465 lbs
375 lbs
4,650 lbs
3,750 lbs
698 lbs
563 lbs
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
N/A
N/A
6,700 lbs
7,600 lbs
4,211 lbs
4,548 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
6,010 lbs
6,025 lbs

Safety
Standard
Standard

Electrical
136
160
600
700

Brakes
Pwr
Pwr
Rear Wheel
4-Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Yes
12.3 x 1.1 in
13.2 x 1.10 in
Not Available in
13.8 x 0.87 in
Yes
Not Available

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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