2008 Dodge Dakota Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2008 Dodge Dakota lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
Save 1 of 12  Dakota Extended Cab SXT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 2 of 12 Dakota Extended Cab ST Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 3 of 12 Dakota Extended Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 4 of 12 Dakota Extended Cab Sport Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 5 of 12  Dakota Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 5 1/4 ft | Save 6 of 12 Dakota Extended Cab TRX Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 7 of 12 Dakota Extended Cab Laramie Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 8 of 12 Dakota Crew Cab SXT Pickup 4D 5 1/4 ft | Save 9 of 12 Dakota Crew Cab ST Pickup 4D 5 1/4 ft | Save 10 of 12 Dakota Crew Cab Laramie Pickup 4D 5 1/4 ft | Save 11 of 12 Dakota Crew Cab TRX Pickup 4D 5 1/4 ft | Save 12 of 12 Dakota Crew Cab Sport Pickup 4D 5 1/4 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $5,660 | $6,309 | $6,364 | $6,885 | $7,011 | $7,029 | $8,272 | $8,788 | $9,152 | $9,692 | $10,188 | $10,422 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 15 MPG | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 15 MPG | City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 15 MPG | City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 15 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 15 MPG | City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 15 MPG | City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 15 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Flexible Fuel | Gas | Gas | Flexible Fuel | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 302 @ 5650 RPM | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 302 @ 5650 RPM | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 210 @ 5200 RPM | ||
| Torque | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 329 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 329 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 7,100 lbs | 7,100 lbs | 7,100 lbs | 7,100 lbs | 6,750 lbs | 7,100 lbs | 7,100 lbs | 3,800 lbs | 4,750 lbs | 7,000 lbs | 6,750 lbs | 6,750 lbs | ||
| Payload | 1,710 pounds | 1,530 pounds | 1,680 pounds | 1,690 pounds | N/A | 1,660 pounds | 1,460 pounds | 1,530 pounds | 1,630 pounds | 1,480 pounds | 1,430 pounds | N/A | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 4.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 4.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 4,296 pounds | 4,485 pounds | 4,329 pounds | 4,325 pounds | 4,585 pounds | 4,354 pounds | 4,553 pounds | 4,573 pounds | 4,381 pounds | 4,529 pounds | 4,585 pounds | 4,585 pounds |
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Satellite Radio | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 329 @ 5650 RPM | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 329 @ 5650 RPM | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 235 @ 5200 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Optional | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Alloy Wheels | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 4WD | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Limited Slip Differential | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 5.25 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 5.25 feet | 5.25 feet | 5.25 feet | 5.25 feet | 5.25 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 4296 pounds | 4485 pounds | 4329 pounds | 4325 pounds | 4585 pounds | 4354 pounds | 4553 pounds | 4573 pounds | 4381 pounds | 4529 pounds | 4585 pounds | 4585 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 39.6 inches | 39.6 inches | 39.6 inches | 39.6 inches | 39.9 inches | 39.6 inches | 39.6 inches | 39.9 inches | 39.9 inches | 39.9 inches | 39.9 inches | 39.9 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 218.8 inches | 218.8 inches | 218.8 inches | 218.8 inches | 218.5 inches | 218.8 inches | 218.8 inches | 218.5 inches | 218.5 inches | 218.5 inches | 218.5 inches | 218.5 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 1710 pounds | 1530 pounds | 1680 pounds | 1690 pounds | Not Available | 1660 pounds | 1460 pounds | 1530 pounds | 1630 pounds | 1480 pounds | 1430 pounds | Not Available | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 47 feet | 47 feet | 47 feet | 47 feet | 38 feet | 47 feet | 47 feet | 38 feet | 38 feet | 38 feet | 38 feet | 38 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 74.3 inches | 74.3 inches | 74.3 inches | 74.3 inches | 76 inches | 74.3 inches | 74.3 inches | 76 inches | 76 inches | 76 inches | 76 inches | 76 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2008 Dodge Dakota have a turbo?
No, the 2008 Dakota does not have any trim packages that offer a turbo engine at this time.
Is the Dodge Dakota underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2008 Dakota ranges in power from the SXT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with 210 horsepower to the Laramie Pickup 4D 5 1/4 ft with 302 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2008 Dakota have?
The 2008 Dakota ranges in power from the SXT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with 210 horsepower to the Laramie Pickup 4D 5 1/4 ft with 302 horsepower.
All 2008 Dodge Dakota Trims and Styles
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