Dodge Dakota MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Dodge Dakota model year from 1987 to 2011 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Dakota has been offered with 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1995 (up to 22 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Dodge Dakota fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 15–17 MPG | 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 15–17 MPG | 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 15–18 MPG | 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 15–18 MPG | 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 15–17 MPG | 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 15–17 MPG | 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 15–17 MPG | 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 14–17 MPG | 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 13–17 MPG | 3.9L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 12–19 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 13–20 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 12–20 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 13–19 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 13–20 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 13–20 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 13–20 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 13–22 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 12–22 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 12–22 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 12–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 11–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 11–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 13–22 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 13–22 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 12–21 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl | — | — |
2011 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 2011 Dakota was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
2010 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 2010 Dakota was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
2009 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 2009 Dakota was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 15 MPG |
2008 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 2008 Dakota was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
2007 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 2007 Dakota was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 15 MPG |
2006 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 2006 Dakota was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
2005 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 2005 Dakota was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
2004 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 2004 Dakota was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
2003 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 2003 Dakota was EPA-rated in 10 versions (3.9L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 17 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
2002 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 2002 Dakota was EPA-rated in 11 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 18 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 12 MPG |
2001 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 2001 Dakota was EPA-rated in 11 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
2000 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 2000 Dakota was EPA-rated in 11 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 12 MPG |
1999 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 1999 Dakota was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
1998 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 1998 Dakota was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 13 MPG |
1997 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 1997 Dakota was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
1996 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 1996 Dakota was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
1995 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 1995 Dakota was EPA-rated in 11 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
1994 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 1994 Dakota was EPA-rated in 13 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 12 | 14 | 13 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 13 | 12 MPG |
1993 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 1993 Dakota was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 13 | 12 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 13 | 12 MPG |
1992 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 1992 Dakota was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 13 | 12 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 13 | 12 MPG |
1991 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 1991 Dakota was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 11 | 11 MPG |
1990 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 1990 Dakota was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 11 | 11 MPG |
1989 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 1989 Dakota was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
1988 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 1988 Dakota was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
1987 Dodge Dakota: engines & MPG
The 1987 Dakota was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 19 | 18 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 MPG |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 12 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Dodge Dakota get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Dakota range from 17 to 22 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1995 model year.
What engines does the 2011 Dodge Dakota have?
The 2011 Dakota was EPA-rated with 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl engines — see the 2011 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Dodge Dakota require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
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