Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis MPG
Its best-rated version reaches 15 MPG combined in 1988 and 1994–1995, the Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD. Its weakest year peaked at 12 MPG (1987).
a year at 15,000 miles for the best 1995 version, the Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD. Put it next to its 1987 predecessor, at your own mileage.
Compare in gallonsThe Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis has EPA ratings for nine model years, 1987–1995, every one of them among special purpose vehicles. In 1987 its most efficient version still placed third from the bottom of 34 special purpose vehicles, where the Dodge D250 Cab Chassis rated lowest.
From 1987 to 1995 the best rating of the Dakota Cab Chassis went from 12 to 15 MPG, the second largest gain among 28 special purpose vehicles rated for eight or more years. From 1987 to 1988 its top rating climbed 3 MPG, one of the five biggest one-year rises among special purpose vehicles.
Among 40 special purpose vehicles, 1995
The Dakota Cab Chassis placed 25th (tied). The class leader was the Suzuki Samurai at 25 MPG. The next higher rating, 16 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.
All 9 model years, best and lowest version
| Model years | Best version | Combined | City / hwy | Lowest version | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 15 | 14 / 18 | 14 | 2 |
| 1994 | Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 15 | 14 / 17 | 12 | 4 |
| 1993 | Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 13 | 11 / 16 | 12 | 3 |
| 1992 | Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 13 | 11 / 15 | 12 | 3 |
| 1991 | Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 14 | 12 / 16 | 11 | 3 |
| 1990 | Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 13 | 11 / 16 | 11 | 2 |
| 1989 | Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 14 | 13 / 17 | 13 | 2 |
| 1988 | Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 15 | 14 / 17 | 13 | 3 |
| 1987 | Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 12 | 11 / 15 | 12 | 1 |
Same class, 1995
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