2008 Dodge Dakota vs 2010 Nissan Frontier

2008 Dodge Dakota

2010 Nissan Frontier

Select style

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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2WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic LE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic LE	15	20	$25,414	$27,120
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SE	15	20	$22,880	$24,140
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab LWB Manual SE	16	20	$21,886	$23,090
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic LE	15	20	$24,947	$26,620
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic PRO-4X	15	20	$24,704	$26,360
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic SE	15	20	$22,124	$23,340
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SE	16	20	$21,130	$22,290
Frontier 2WD King Cab I4 Automatic SE	17	22	$19,617	$20,690
Frontier 2WD King Cab I4 Automatic XE	19	23	$17,631	$18,590
Frontier 2WD King Cab I4 Manual SE	19	23	$18,624	$19,640
Frontier 2WD King Cab I4 Manual XE	19	23	$16,638	$17,540
Frontier 2WD King Cab V6 Automatic LE	15	20	$23,357	$24,920
Frontier 2WD King Cab V6 Automatic PRO-4X	15	20	$23,442	$25,010
Frontier 2WD King Cab V6 Automatic SE	15	20	$20,373	$21,490
Frontier 2WD King Cab V6 Manual SE	16	20	$19,380	$20,440
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic LE	14	19	$27,629	$29,820
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SE	14	19	$25,153	$26,840
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab LWB Manual SE	15	19	$24,170	$25,790
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic LE	14	19	$27,120	$29,270
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic PRO-4X	14	19	$26,926	$29,060
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic SE	14	19	$24,405	$26,040
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SE	15	19	$23,422	$24,990
Frontier 4WD King Cab Automatic LE	14	19	$25,594	$27,620
Frontier 4WD King Cab Automatic PRO-4X	14	19	$25,677	$27,710
Frontier 4WD King Cab Automatic SE	14	19	$22,675	$24,190
Frontier 4WD King Cab Manual PRO-4X	15	19	$24,706	$26,660
Frontier 4WD King Cab Manual SE	15	19	$21,692	$23,140

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,606

$25,414

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,675

$27,120

Monthly Payment Estimate

$411 / month

$452 / 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 2010 Nissan Frontier clearly isn't as large or capable as full-size trucks, but it offers enough toughness for personal use along with an especially good feature list.

TCC Likes

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

Rugged, handsome styling
Strong V-6 performance
Impressive towing capacity

TCC Dislikes

Mushy handling
Four-wheel ABS optional
Quality issues

Interior trim feels cheap
Busy ride
No true long-bed version

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

58.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

42.4

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

55.6

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

33.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

40.0

Second Hip Room (in)

56.0

58.0

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

58.3

Second Head Room (in)

38.4

38.7

Exterior Dimensions

Cab to End of Frame (in)

74.2

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

68.7

73.9

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

48.8

48.2

Wheelbase (in)

131.3

139.9

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

7.9

9.8

Cab to Axle (in)

25.4

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

72.8

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

31.7

- TBD -

Overhang, Front (in)

38.7

31.3

Frame Width, Rear (in)

37.7

- TBD -

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

144.3

- TBD -

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)

218.8

205.5

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

8.0

9.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume (ft³)

37.1

33.5

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

59.6

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

45.2

44.4

Tailgate Width (in)

53.3

58.8

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

64.9

73.3

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

37.1

38.8

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

59.6

61.4

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

17.6

18.0

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3 x 0.7

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

11.7 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

21.1

Fuel Tank Location

Inboard LH

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

- TBD -

3.55

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

17.4

20.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

44.0

- TBD -

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & pinion

Tires

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

690

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

P265/60R18

Front Tire Order Code

TP5

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

2064

Spare Tire Order Code

TBB

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

690

Rear Tire Size

P265/60R18

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

2064

Rear Tire Order Code

TP5

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P265/60R18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4450

6300

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

445

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

445

630

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4450

5000

Weight Information

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3100

3296

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

9000

11133

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2346

2357

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6010

5730

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3600

3324

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

1919

2007

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Alloy

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

18 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

18 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

18 x 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

10.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

136

110

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

235 @ 4000

281 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

EKG

ZV7

Displacement

3.7L/226

4.0L/- TBD -

Engine Oil Cooler

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

210 @ 5200

261 @ 5600

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

Automatic

Transfer Case Model

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.84

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.53

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Trans Description Cont. Again

w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

2.76

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

2.35

Trans Order Code

DGV

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Dakota

Nissan Frontier

Body Code

131.3" WB

139.9 WB

Body Style

Crew Cab 5'5" Bed

Crew Cab

Suspension

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

3100

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.55

3.13

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3100

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Leaf

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3850

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-Floating Hypoid

Suspension Type - Front

Independent Coil

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3850

- TBD -

Frame

Frame Type

Ladder

Ladder Type

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

11.0

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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