2008 Dodge Dakota vs 2009 HUMMER H3

2008 Dodge Dakota

2009 HUMMER H3

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2WD Crew Cab Bighorn/Lonestar

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Dakota 2WD Crew Cab Bighorn/Lonestar	15	20	$22,606	$24,675
Dakota 2WD Crew Cab Laramie	14	19	$26,620	$29,185
Dakota 2WD Crew Cab SLT	15	20	$24,857	$27,205
Dakota 2WD Crew Cab ST	16	20	$21,266	$23,170
Dakota 2WD Crew Cab Sport	15	20	$25,209	$27,600
Dakota 2WD Crew Cab TRX	15	20	$25,196	$27,585
Dakota 2WD Ext Cab Bighorn/Lonestar	15	20	$20,207	$22,030
Dakota 2WD Ext Cab Laramie	14	19	$25,324	$27,780
Dakota 2WD Ext Cab SLT	16	20	$22,837	$24,985
Dakota 2WD Ext Cab ST	16	20	$18,818	$20,470
Dakota 2WD Ext Cab Sport	15	20	$23,891	$26,170
Dakota 2WD Ext Cab TRX	16	20	$23,202	$25,395
Dakota 4WD Crew Cab Bighorn/Lonestar	14	18	$25,266	$27,625
Dakota 4WD Crew Cab Laramie	14	19	$29,280	$32,135
Dakota 4WD Crew Cab SLT	14	18	$27,518	$30,155
Dakota 4WD Crew Cab ST	15	19	$23,927	$26,120
Dakota 4WD Crew Cab Sport	14	18	$27,834	$30,510
Dakota 4WD Crew Cab TRX	14	18	$28,074	$30,780
Dakota 4WD Ext Cab Bighorn/Lonestar	14	18	$24,034	$26,280
Dakota 4WD Ext Cab Laramie	14	19	$28,021	$30,760
Dakota 4WD Ext Cab SLT	15	19	$25,507	$27,935
Dakota 4WD Ext Cab ST	15	19	$22,646	$24,720
Dakota 4WD Ext Cab Sport	14	18	$26,540	$29,095
Dakota 4WD Ext Cab TRX	15	19	$26,081	$28,580

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4WD 4-Door H3T

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
H3 4WD 4-Door H3T	14	18	$28,597	$30,750
H3 4WD 4-Door H3T Adventure	14	18	$28,597	$30,750
H3 4WD 4-Door H3T Alpha	13	16	$33,493	$36,015
H3 4WD 4-Door H3T Alpha Leather	13	16	$33,493	$36,015
H3 4WD 4-Door H3T Luxury	14	18	$28,597	$30,750
H3 4WD 4-Door SUV	14	18	$31,052	$33,390
H3 4WD 4-Door SUV Adventure	14	18	$31,052	$33,390
H3 4WD 4-Door SUV Alpha	13	16	$38,785	$41,705
H3 4WD 4-Door SUV H3X	14	18	$40,110	$43,130
H3 4WD 4-Door SUV Luxury	14	18	$31,052	$33,390

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,606

$28,597

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,675

$30,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$411 / month

$513 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Especially with the improved V-8, the 2008 Dodge Dakota can do most of what a full-size truck can while consuming fewer resources in the process.

The 2009 HUMMER H3T is the off-roader's dream of a factory-built pickup that is practical during the workweek and capable of outrageous off-road fun on weekends.

TCC Likes

Available V-8 power
Full-swing rear doors (extended cab)
Interior cargo management system

Styling
Formidable off-road prowess
Alpha model’s V-8

TCC Dislikes

Mushy handling
Four-wheel ABS optional
Quality issues

Heavy weight
Lazy acceleration
Compromised on-road ride

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

14 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

18 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

54.0

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

53.9

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

34.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

40.7

Second Hip Room (in)

56.0

52.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

54.4

Second Head Room (in)

38.4

39.5

Exterior Dimensions

Cab to End of Frame (in)

74.2

Height, Overall (in)

68.7

72.1

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

48.8

Wheelbase (in)

131.3

134.2

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

7.9

9.5

Cab to Axle (in)

25.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

75.0

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

31.7

- TBD -

Overhang, Front (in)

38.7

- TBD -

Frame Width, Rear (in)

37.7

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

144.3

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)

218.8

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

8.0

9.5

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)

212.7

Side Door Opening Height (in)

Step Up Height - Front (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)

- TBD -

Side Door Opening Width (in)

Step Up Height - Side (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume (ft³)

37.1

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

59.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

45.2

44.2

Tailgate Width (in)

53.3

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

64.9

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

37.1

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

59.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

17.6

19.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

33.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3 x 0.5

Brake ABS System

Rear Wheel

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

11.6 x 2.25

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3 x 1.1

12.4 x 1.1

Brake Type

Pwr

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.0

Fuel Tank Location

Inboard LH

- TBD -

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

17.4

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

44.0

43.8

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr rack and pinion

Tires

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

690

- TBD -

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

TP5

QAX

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

2064

2194

Spare Tire Order Code

TBB

- TBD -

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

690

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P265/60R18

P265/75R16

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

2064

2194

Rear Tire Order Code

TP5

QAX

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P265/60R18

P265/75R16

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4450

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

445

440

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

445

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4450

4400

Weight Information

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3100

3050

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

9000

- TBD -

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2346

2456

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6010

6001

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3600

3200

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

1919

2456

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

16 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

16 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

16 x 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

590

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

136

125

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas 5

Fuel System

MPI

MFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

235 @ 4000

241 @ 4600

Engine Order Code

EKG

LLR

Displacement

3.7L/226

3.7L/223

Engine Oil Cooler

- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

210 @ 5200

239 @ 5800

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Transfer Case Model

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.75

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

2.64

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.37

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

4-Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

2.26

Trans Order Code

DGV

MA5

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Dakota

HUMMER H3

Body Code

131.3" WB

134.2" WB

Body Style

Crew Cab 5'5" Bed

4 Door SUV

Suspension

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

3100

3050

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.55

4.56

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3100

3050

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Leaf

Semi-floating

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.98

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

4.56

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3850

3200

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-Floating Hypoid

Semi-floating

Suspension Type - Front

Independent Coil

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.41

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3850

3250

Frame

Frame Type

Ladder

- TBD -

Vehicle

Rear Door Type

Doors

Side Door Type

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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