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1989 Dodge Dakota Pickup MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Dodge Dakota Pickup is a full-size pickup offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 22 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1988 model. Among 23 full-size pickups rated for 1989, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 19 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1989 #1 of 23 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1989 Dodge Dakota Pickup's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	19	8.1	12.4
Highway	26	11.1	9.0
Combined	22	9.4	10.7

How it ranks among 1989 Full-Size Pickups

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1Dodge Dakota Pickup22 MPG $2,114
2Jeep Comanche Pickup21 MPG $2,214
3Chevrolet C1500 Pickup18 MPG $2,583
4GMC Sierra18 MPG $2,583
5Chevrolet C2500 Pickup18 MPG $2,583
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23Dodge W250 Pickup11 MPG $4,227

1989 Dakota PickupOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,921/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Dakota Pickup MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Dakota Pickup 2WD	Gas	19 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Dakota Pickup 2WD	Gas	18 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
RWD · 3.9L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual Dakota Pickup 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 3.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Dakota Pickup 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
4WD/AWD · 3.9L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual Dakota Pickup 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 5.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Dakota Pickup 2WD	Gas	12 MPG	16 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 3.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Dakota Pickup 4WD	Gas	13 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 404 g/mi

1989 Dodge Dakota Pickup vs. rivals

vs Jeep Comanche Pickup 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Dakota Pickup saves $101/yr vs Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Dakota Pickup saves $470/yr vs GMC Sierra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Dakota Pickup saves $470/yr vs Chevrolet C2500 Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Dakota Pickup saves $470/yr vs GMC C2500 Sierra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Dakota Pickup saves $470/yr vs Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Dakota Pickup saves $793/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Dodge Dakota Pickup?

Up to 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 14 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Dodge Dakota Pickup use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Dodge Dakota Pickup?