Petrol · 1989–2000

Dodge Dakota

MPG, running costs and specs for the Dodge Dakota. By the official figures, the 2000 gets 13 mpg, about $4,522 a year in the US.

Dodge Dakota in silver
MPG
13 mpg
2000 official · 18.1 L/100km
A year's gas
$4,522
at today's prices in the US
Seats
6

What a Dakota costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$33.50 per 100 miles$4,522
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$53.21 per 100 km$5,854
Australia$2.41/L petrol$43.69 per 100 km$4,850
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£50.80 per 100 miles£3,556

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

2nd generation, 2020

Specs for the 3.9 V6; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Ute
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
2nd generation
Built
1997-2004
Drive
RWD

Engine

Engine
3.9 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,916 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
130 kW
Torque
305 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

2nd generation, 1997–2004

Specs for the 3.9 V6; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Ute
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
2nd generation
Built
1997-2004
Drive
RWD

Engine

Engine
3.9 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,916 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
130 kW
Torque
305 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2000Petrol18.1 L/100km16 mpg13 mpg—

Dodge Dakota questions

What MPG does the Dodge Dakota get?

The 2000 Dodge Dakota gets 13 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (18.1 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Dodge Dakota cost to run a year in the US?

About $4,522 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

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