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Dodge Dakota
2010 Dodge Dakota
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$22,755
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Nissan Frontier
2022 Nissan Frontier
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$27,670
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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Overview

Engine
3.7L V6 Gas
Engine
3.8L V6 Gas
Transmission
N/A
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 15 MPG
Hwy: 20 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
22 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater

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Dodge Dakota
2008-2010 Dodge Dakota Rear Angle View
2008-2010 Dodge Dakota Steering Wheel
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Nissan Frontier
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Dashboard
33
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.7L V6 Gas
3.8L V6 Gas
Horsepower
210 hp @ 5200 rpm
310 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque
235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
281 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
N/A
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
6,370 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
17 MPG
20 MPG
City
15 MPG
18 MPG
Highway
20 MPG
24 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
11 Tons/yr
9.0 Tons/yr
EPA rating
3
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
22 gallons
21.1 gallons
Cruising Range City
330 miles
379.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
440 miles
506.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
N/A
205.5 in
Height
68.7 in
69.7 in
Max Width
71.7 in
72.8 in
Wheelbase
131.3 in
125.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
4 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.9 in
42.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.6 in
39.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.7 in
58.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.9 in
55.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
32.1 in
25.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
36.5 in
36.6 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
57.4 in
54.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
56.9 in
55 in

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
44 ft
43.5 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x 7.0"
16" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 7.0"
16" x 7"

Tires

Front Tire
P245/70R16
P265/70TR16
Rear Tire
P245/70R16
P265/70TR16
Spare Tire
N/A
Full-Size

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Bright Silver Metallic
  • Bright White
  • Brilliant Black Pearl
  • Mineral Gray Metallic
  • Arctic Blue Metallic
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Cayenne Red Metallic
  • Glacier White
  • Gun Metallic
  • Magnetic Black Pearl

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Deep Water Blue Pearl
  • Inferno Red Crystal Pearl
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Beige, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Graphite, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

A/C
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

ABS
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available

US NHTSA crash test result

Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Optional
Not Available
Front Side Air Bag
Optional
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Optional
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain Note
(fully transferable with no fee)
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Emissions
2 Years / 24,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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