1991 Dodge Dakota fuel economy
The EPA lists 10 versions of the 1991 Dodge Dakota. Combined fuel economy ranges from 11 to 21 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 18 city / 24 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 11 to 21 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 18 and 24 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,200 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 3.9L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 3.9L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 3.9L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 3.9L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG | $4,450 |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 8-cyl 5.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG | $4,800 |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 8-cyl 5.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG | $4,800 |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 3.9L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG | $5,150 |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 8-cyl 5.2L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG | $5,150 |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 3.9L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 11 | 11 | 11 MPG | $6,100 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,200 per year in fuel, versus $6,100 for the least efficient.