2004 Dodge Dakota - Specs

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Engine	3.7-Liter, OHV, 12-Valve SMPI Power Tech V-6	4.7-Liter Magnum®, SOHC 16-Valve SMPI V-8
Availability	Std. — all	Optional — all models with Sport or SLT equipment
Type and Description	Six-cylinder, 90° V-type, liquid-cooled	V-8, liquid-cooled
Displacement	225 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm)	287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke	3.66 x 3.57 (93 x 91)	3.66 x 3.40 (93.0 x 86.5)
Valve System	Chain drive, SOHC, 12 valves, roller followers with hydraulic lash adjustment	Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection	Multi-point fuel injection with returnless fuel rail	Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction	Cast-iron block, compacted graphite bedplate, aluminum cylinder head	Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio	9.1:1	9.3:1
Power (SAE net)	210 hp (157 kW) @ 5200 rpm	230 bhp (172 kW) @ 4800 rpm
Torque (SAE net)	235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4000 rpm	295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) @ 3200 rpm
Max. Engine Speed	6000 RPM, electronically limited	6000 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement	Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
Oil Capacity	5 qt. (4.7L)	6 qt. (5.7L)
Coolant Capacity	14 qt. (13L)	13 qt. (12.3L)
Emission Controls	Catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, on-board vapor recovery system, leak detection pump system(a)	Two oxidation mini catalytic converters(b), Three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features(c)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)	Automatic 16/20	2WD: 15/20 — man. trans.
		2WD: 14/19 — auto. trans.
	Manual 16/22	4WD: 14/19 — man. trans.
		4WD: 14/19 — auto. trans.
(a) Meets federal Interim Tier 2 B in 9A standards and is a California ULEV I under California Cleanest Vehicle Rules in CA, NY, MA, ME and VT. (b) Used on Regular and Club Cab to meet Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards in all 50 states and on Quad Cab to meet Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) standards in California. (c) Quad Cab meets Tier 1 standards in other 49 states.

Transmission	NV3500 — Manual, Five-Speed Overdrive	42RLE — Automatic, Four-Speed Overdrive	545RFE — Automatic, Five-Speed Overdrive
Availability	Standard	Optional with 3.7L engine	Optional with 4.7L engine
Description	Synchronized in all gears	Hydraulic control, electronically controlled governor, overdrive lockout and converter clutch	Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st	4.02	2.74	3
2nd	2.32	1.54	1.67 — upshift
			1.50 — kick-down
3rd	1.4	1	1
4th	1	0.69	0.75
5th	0.73	-	0.67
Overall Top Gear	2.34 with 3.21 axle	2.45 with 3.55 axle	2.34 with 3.55 axle
	2.59 with 3.55 axle
	2.86 with 3.92 axle	2.70 with 3.92 axle	2.59 with 3.92 axle

Electrical System	2004 Dodge Dakota
Alternator	117-amp — std
	136-amp — opt.
Battery	Maintenance-free, 600 CCA — std
	750 CCA — opt.

Transfer Case	NV233HD Part-Time	NV244 Full-Time
Availability	Standard	Optional with 4.7L engine
Shift Mechanism	Electrical/electronic	Electrical/electronic
Operating Modes	Neutral	Neutral
	2WD	4WD High, full-time
	4WD High, locked	4WD High, locked
	4WD Low, locked	4WD Low, locked
Low Range Ratio	2.72	2.72
Center Differential Type	None	Planetary with lock
Torque Split, F/R		48/52

Dimensions and Capacities (a)	2-Wheel Drive
	Reg. Cab	Club Cab	Quad Cab
Wheelbase	112.0 (2844)	131.0 (3327)	131.0 (3327)
Track, Front	61.4 (1559.5) with 16 x 7 wheels	61.4 (1559) with 16 x 7 wheels	61.4 (1560) with 16 x 7 wheels
	61.9 (1572) with 16 x 8 and 17 x 9 wheels	61.9 (1572) with 16 x 8 and 17 x 9 wheels	61.9 (1572) with 16 x 8 wheels
Track, Rear	62.4 (1585) with 16 x 7 wheels	62.4 (1585) with 16 x 7 wheels	62.4 (1585) with 16 x 7 wheels
	62.9 (1598) with 16 x 8 and 17 x 9 wheels	62.9 (1598) with 16 x 8 and 17 x 9 wheels	62.9 (1598) with 16 x 8 wheels
Overall Length	196.0 (4980)	215.1 (5463)	215.1 (5463)
Overall Width(b)	71.6 (1819)	71.6 (1819)	71.6 (1818)
Overall Height	66.0 (1677.0)	66.1 (1680)	66.9 (1699)
Tailgate Load Height	29.4 (747.2)	29.3 (743)
Ground Clearance - Front Suspension	9.4 (238)	8.4 (213)	9.1 (232)
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle	10.0 (255)	8.9 (226)	9.9 (252)
Approach angle	25.0°	25.0°	25.1°
Ramp breakover angle	22.5°	20.5°	20.5°
Departure angle	20.6°	20.5°	20.5°
Fuel Tank Capacity	22 gal. (83L)	22 gal. (83L)	24 gal. (91L)
(a) All dimensions measured on base model at curb weight with standard tires. (b) At seating reference point.

Dimensions and Capacities (a)	4-Wheel Drive
	Reg. Cab	Club Cab	Quad Cab
Wheelbase	112.1 (2848)	131.1 (3331)	131.1 (3331)
Track, Front	61.4 (1560) with 16 x 7 wheels	61.4 (1560) with 16 x 7 wheels	61.4 (1560) with 16 x 7 wheels;
	61.9 (1572) with 16 x 8 wheels	61.9 (1572) with 16 x 8 wheels	61.9 (1572) with 16 x 8 wheels
Track, Rear	62.4 (1584) with 16 x 7 — std.	62.4 (1585) with 16 x 7 wheels	62.4 (1585) with 16 x 7 wheels
	62.9 (1588) with 16 x 8 wheels — std.	62.9 (1598) with 16 x 8 wheels	62.9 (1598) with 16 x 8 wheels
Overall Length	196.0 (4980)	215.0 (5463)	215.1 (5463)
Overall Width(b)	71.6 (1819)	71.6 (1819)	71.6 (1818)
Overall Height	68.6 (1742)	68.7 (1745)	69.7 (1771)
Tailgate Load Height	31.5 (799)	31.3 (797)
Ground Clearance - Front Axle	9.3 (237)	9.4 (239)	9.1 (230)
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle	10.3 (262)	9.9 (2252)	10.3 (261)
Approach angle	31.5°	31.7°	32.0°
Ramp breakover angle	19.1°	17.1°	19.5°
Departure angle	23.0°	22.9°	23.3°
Fuel Tank Capacity	22 gal. (83L)	22 gal. (83L)	24 gal. (91L)
(a) All dimensions measured on base model at curb weight with standard tires. (b) At seating reference point.

Cargo Box Dimensions	2004 Dodge Dakota
Regular and Club Cab Box
Nominal Box Length, ft.	6.5
Length at Floor, Tailgate Closed	77.7 (1975)
Width, Maximum	59.3 (1506)
Distance Between Wheelhouses	45.1 (1146)
Depth	17.5 (446)
Volume	46.0 cu. ft. (1.3 cu. m)
Tailgate Opening Width	53.3 (1354)
Quad Cab™ Box
Nominal Box Length, ft.	5.5
Length at Floor, Tailgate Closed	63.7 (1619)
Width, maximum	59.3 (1507)
Distance Between Wheelhouses	45.1 (1145)
Depth	17.5 (444)
Volume	38.1 cu. ft. (1.08 cu. m)
Tailgate Opening Width	53.3 (1355)

Accomodations		Regular Cab	Club Cab	Quad Cab™
Seating Capacity	Front	2 or 3	2 or 3	2 or 3
	Rear	-	3	3
Front
Head room		40.0 (1016)	40.0 (1015)	39.6 (1007)
Leg room		41.9 (1063)	41.9 (1063)	41.9 (1063)
Shoulder room		57.2 (1453)	57.2 (1453)	57.2 (1453)
Hip room		54.9 (1395)	54.9 (1395)	55.9 (1420)
Seat travel		8.7 (220)	8.7 (220)	8.7 (220)
Recliner range, degrees		53	53	53
SAE interior volume, cu.ft. (cu.m)		55.5 (1.57)	55.5 (1.57)	54.8 (1.56)
Rear
Head room		36.8 (934)	38.2 (972)	-
Leg room - minimum		32.1 (815)	36.0 (914)	-
Knee clearance		-4.6 (-116)	3.0 (77)	-
Shoulder room		54.7 (1389)	57.4 (1459)	-
Hip room		53.1 (1349)	54.2 (1376)	-
SAE interior volume, cu.ft. (cu.m)		37.3 (1.06)	45.8 (1.30)	-
Cab Cargo Volume (Rear seat up), cu. ft. (cu. m)		26.0 (0.74)	29.9 (0.85)	-

Body and Frame	2-Wheel Drive	4-Wheel Drive
Layout	Longitudinal front engine, Hotchkiss drive	Longitudinal front engine, Hotchkiss drive, transfer case
Construction	Ladder-type frame, steel cab, double-wall steel pickup box	Ladder-type frame, steel cab, double-wall steel pickup box

Suspension	2-Wheel Drive	4-Wheel Drive
Front	Upper and lower “A” arms, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar	Upper and lower “A” arms, torsion bars, gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear	Live axle, four-leaf longitudinal springs, gas-charged shock absorbers — std	Live axle, four-leaf two-stage longitudinal springs, gas-charged shock absorbers — std
	stabilizer bar — opt. with Tire and Handling Group	stabilizer bar — opt. with Tire and Handling Group

Steering		Regular Cab	Club Cab® and Quad Cab™
2WD	Type	Power rack and pinion	Power rack and pinion
	Overall ratio	14.7:1	14.7:1
	Turning diameter (curb-to-curb)	36.0 ft. (11.0 m)	41.2 ft. (12.6 m)
	Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	2.86	2.86
4WD	Type	Power rack and pinion	Power rack and pinion
	Overall ratio	16.1:1	16.1:1
	Turning diameter (curb-to-curb)	35.8 ft. (10.9 m)	41.2 ft. (12.6 m)
	Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	3.18	3.18

Brakes	Front	Rear
Availability	Std. — All	Std. — All
Size and type	12.1 x 1 (308 x 26) vented disc with 2.00 (51) twin-piston sliding caliper(a)	12.3 x 0.6 (312 x 15) solid disc with 2.00 (51) single-piston sliding caliper with ABS
Swept area	234 sq. in. (1513 sq. cm)	194 sq. in. (1254 sq. cm)
Drum brake
Size and type	11.0 x 2.25 (279 x 57) drum with ABS
Swept area	155.5 sq. in. (1003 sq. cm)
Power Assist
Availability	Std. — All
Type	Tandem-diaphragm vacuum
(a) Available with ABS.