Body | Extended Cab 6.5ft bed | Crew Cab 5.5ft bed |
Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 131.3 in |
Length | 218.8 in | 218.8 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 71.7 in |
Height | 68.6 in | 68.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4261 lb. | 4376 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 57.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 54.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 57.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 56.0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.1 in | 36.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) |
2006 Dodge Dakota Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Largest cab with the most usable room in class. I only purchase mid-size trucks and was tired of being cramped in other mid-size trucks I had previously owned. see full Dodge Dakota review |
2005 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
good for trips see full Dodge Dakota review |
2005 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
IT WASN"T SMALL IT WAS MID SIZE- REAR SEATS COULD FOLD DOWN FOR MORE ROOM-CREW CAB FOR MY 8 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER-IT WAS A CHANGE MY PREVIOUS LEASE WAS FULL SIZE A F150 LARIAT 4X4 CREW CAB - see full Dodge Dakota review |
2005 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Front seats of these two are about equal, but Dakota has more rear seat room and better rear-cab-area capacity for cargo see full Dodge Dakota review |
Trim | ST | SLT | Laramie |
Standard Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-2v 210 hp@5200 235 lb-ft@4000 | 3.7L V6 OHC-2v 210 hp@5200 235 lb-ft@4000 | 3.7L V6 OHC-2v 210 hp@5200 235 lb-ft@4000 |
Optional Engine(s) | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 230 hp@4600 290 lb-ft@3600 | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 230 hp@4600 290 lb-ft@3600 | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 230 hp@4600 290 lb-ft@3600 |
  |   | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 260 hp@5200 310 lb-ft@3600 | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 260 hp@5200 310 lb-ft@3600 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
  | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |   |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range |
  |   | AWD w/low range | AWD w/low range |
Standard Tires | 245/70R16 tires | 245/70R16 tires | 255/65R16 tires |
Optional Tires | 265/70R16 tires | 265/70R16 tires | 265/70R16 tires |
  |   | 265/65R17 tires | 265/65R17 tires |
  |   | 275/60R17 tires | 275/60R17 tires |
Trim | ST | SLT | Laramie |
Standard Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-2v 210 hp@5200 235 lb-ft@4000 | 3.7L V6 OHC-2v 210 hp@5200 235 lb-ft@4000 | 3.7L V6 OHC-2v 210 hp@5200 235 lb-ft@4000 |
Optional Engine(s) | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 230 hp@4600 290 lb-ft@3600 | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 230 hp@4600 290 lb-ft@3600 | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 230 hp@4600 290 lb-ft@3600 |
  |   | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 260 hp@5200 310 lb-ft@3600 | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 260 hp@5200 310 lb-ft@3600 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
  | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |   |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range |
  |   | AWD w/low range | AWD w/low range |
Standard Tires | 245/70R16 tires | 245/70R16 tires | 255/65R16 tires |
Optional Tires | 265/70R16 tires | 265/70R16 tires | 265/70R16 tires |
  |   | 265/65R17 tires | 265/65R17 tires |
  |   | 275/60R17 tires | 275/60R17 tires |
2006 Dodge Dakota Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of power and it sounds great. see full Dodge Dakota review |
2005 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
IT WAS A MID SIZE PICK UP TRUCK-CREW CAB-WITH 4.7 V-8 - 5 SPEED AUTO TRANS-ALSO HAD PART TIME 4X4- VERY QUICK,STARTING FROM A STOP,LOW END TORQUE.ALOT OF POWER FOR PASSING ON THE FREEWAYS see full Dodge Dakota review |
2005 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Dakota had V8 options up to 260 HP for this year, available 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic. see full Dodge Dakota review |
2005 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The 4.7L V8 and 5-speed automatic work well together and provide good merging and passing power. see full Dodge Dakota review |
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