1996 Dodge Dakota 2WD I4 2.5L 5MT
The 1996 Dodge Dakota 2WD I4 2.5L 5MT is a 120-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $13,665 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 120 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Dakota measures 195.3 inches long on a 111.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,042 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,665 ($28,305 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L AMC I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 120 hp |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 195.3 in |
| Width | 69.4 in |
| Height | 65 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,042 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars