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 | 68.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4296 lb. | 4381 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) |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Dodge Dakota.
Trim | ST | SXT | SLT / TRX / Sport | 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 | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 302 hp@5500 329 lb-ft@3950 |
Optional Engine(s) |   | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 302 hp@5500 329 lb-ft@3950 | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 302 hp@5500 329 lb-ft@3950 |   |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |   |
  |   | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |   |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 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 | 245/70R16 tires | 265/70R16 tires |
Optional Tires |   |   | 265/70R16 tires | 265/60R18 tires |
  |   |   | 265/65R17 tires |   |
  |   |   | 265/60R18 tires |   |
Trim | ST | SXT | SLT / TRX / Sport | 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 | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 302 hp@5500 329 lb-ft@3950 |
Optional Engine(s) |   | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 302 hp@5500 329 lb-ft@3950 | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 302 hp@5500 329 lb-ft@3950 |   |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |   |
  |   | 5-speed automatic |   |   |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 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 | 245/70R16 tires | 265/70R16 tires |
Optional Tires |   |   | 265/70R16 tires | 265/60R18 tires |
  |   |   | 265/65R17 tires |   |
  |   |   | 265/60R18 tires |   |
2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2008 Dodge Dakota.