Body | Extended Cab 6.5ft bed | Crew Cab 5.5ft bed |
Wheelbase | 3,335 mm | 3,335 mm |
Length | 5,558 mm | 5,558 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,821 mm |
Height | 1,742 mm | 1,745 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,949 kg | 1,987 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 83 L | 83 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,013 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,466 mm | 1,466 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,394 mm | 1,394 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,064 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 975 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,458 mm | 1,461 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,422 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 815 mm | 925 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,880 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (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.