1998 Dodge Dakota Base Reg Cab
The 1998 Dodge Dakota Base Reg Cab is a 120-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $13,635 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 120 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 140 lb-ft of torque at 3250 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Dakota measures 195.8 inches long on a 111.9-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,635 ($27,186 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L AMC I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 120 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 140 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cyl |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.83 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.33 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.44 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.79 |
| Reverse | 4.22 |
| Final Drive | 3.55 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 22 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.3 x 0.9 in vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 9.0 x 2.5 in drum (rear) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 x 6.0 in steel |
| Wheels Rear | 15 x 6.0 in steel |
| Tires Front | P215/75R15 |
| Tires Rear | P215/75R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 195.8 in |
| Width | 71.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.9 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars