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2003 Dodge Dakota Base specs & colors

MSRP
2dr Reg Cab 112" WB Base
$16,845
2dr Reg Cab 112" WB SLT
$17,690
2dr Reg Cab 112" WB Sport
$17,690
2dr Club Cab 131" WB Base
$19,515
2dr Club Cab 131" WB SLT
$19,530
2dr Club Cab 131" WB Sport
$19,530
2dr Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD Base
$19,955
2dr Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD SLT
$20,980
2dr Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD Sport
$20,980
4dr Quad Cab 131" WB SLT
$21,715
4dr Quad Cab 131" WB Sport
$21,715
2dr Club Cab 131" WB 4WD Base
$22,790
2dr Club Cab 131" WB 4WD SLT
$22,815
2dr Club Cab 131" WB 4WD Sport
$22,815
2dr Reg Cab 112" WB R/T
$24,150
4dr Quad Cab 131" WB 4WD SLT
$24,480
4dr Quad Cab 131" WB 4WD Sport
$24,480
2dr Club Cab 131" WB R/T
$26,450
$16,845
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2003 Dodge Dakota Base

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Dark Slate Gray
Taupe

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle only
  • $1,685

    Starting MSRP

    • front seat area carpeting
    • body-color grille
    • AM/FM stereo radio w/CD player/CD changer control
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    • front seat area carpeting
    • body-color grille
    • AM/FM stereo radio w/CD player/CD changer control
    • cloth high-back bucket seats
    • tire & handling group

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
18 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
175 hp
Horsepower
3
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Pwr
Brake Type
Rear Wheel
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
12.1 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

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

Engine

225 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
175 @ 4800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
3.9L
Displacement
Gas V6
Engine Type
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
18 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
14.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

40 in
Front Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
112 in
Wheelbase
196 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
65 in
Height, Overall
38 in
Overhang, Front
50 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
38 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
3
Passenger Capacity
Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
46 ft³
Cargo Volume
53 in
Tailgate Width
18 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
45 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
59 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
58 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
78 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front

Steering

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

Suspension

Independent Coil
Suspension Type - Front
Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Not Available
Axle Type - Front
Semi-Floating Hypoid
Axle Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

P245/70R16
Front Tire Size
P245/70R16
Rear Tire Size
P245/70R16
Spare Tire Size
16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
670 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
6,700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,800 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
1,645 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,645 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,355 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
1,421 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,934 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Base Curb Weight
5,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
3,355 lbs
Curb Weight
6,950 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating

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