2001 Dodge Dakota
2 trims · 6 configurations · Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Club Cab), Truck (Quad Cab)
Starting MSRP
$14,010 – $22,370
Key specifications
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MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$14,010
Typical monthly
$277/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $14,010 – $20,660
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 17/23
- Horsepower
- 120 hp
- Torque
- 145 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.5L I4 gas
- Seating
- 3
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- 1,850 lbs
Sport
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $19,605 – $22,370
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 14/20
- Horsepower
- 175 hp
- Torque
- 225 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.9L V6 gas
- Seating
- 6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- 3,200 lbs
| Spec | Base4 configurations | Sport2 configurations |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $14,010 – $20,660 | $19,605 – $22,370 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 17/23 | 14/20 |
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 175 hp |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 gas | 3.9L V6 gas |
| Seating | 3 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | — | — |
| Max towing | 1,850 lbs | 3,200 lbs |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- BasegasSportgas
- Fuel type
- Baseregular unleadedSportregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- BaseI4SportV6
- Displacement
- Base2.5 LSport3.9 L
- Horsepower
- Base120 hpSport175 hp
- Torque
- Base145 lb-ftSport225 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base5-speed manualSport5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Baserear wheel driveSportrear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseTruck (Regular Cab)SportTruck (Quad Cab)
- Doors
- Base2Sport4
- Seating
- Base3Sport6
- Length
- Base195.8 inSport215.1 in
- Width
- Base71.5 inSport71.6 in
- Height
- Base65.6 inSport66.3 in
- Wheelbase
- Base111.9 inSport131 in
- Ground clearance
- Base7 inSport7.8 in
Capacity & weight
- Max towing
- Base1,850 lbsSport3,200 lbs
- Max payload
- Base1,275 lbsSport1,450 lbs
- Curb weight
- Base3,389 lbsSport4,151 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base22 galSport24 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base20Sport16
- City MPG
- Base17Sport14
- Highway MPG
- Base23Sport20
| Spec | Base | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 3.9 L |
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 175 hp |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Quad Cab) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 |
| Seating | 3 | 6 |
| Length | 195.8 in | 215.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.6 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 66.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.9 in | 131 in |
| Ground clearance | 7 in | 7.8 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Max towing | 1,850 lbs | 3,200 lbs |
| Max payload | 1,275 lbs | 1,450 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,389 lbs | 4,151 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 22 gal | 24 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 20 | 16 |
| City MPG | 17 | 14 |
| Highway MPG | 23 | 20 |