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1996 Dodge Dakota Pickup MPG & fuel economy

The 1996 Dodge Dakota Pickup is a full-size pickup offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (19 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 13 to 20 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 1995 model. Among 17 full-size pickups rated for 1996, it ranks 4th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 19 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1996 #4 of 17 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1996 Dodge Dakota Pickup's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway239.810.2
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 1996 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Toyota Tacoma22 MPG $2,114
  2. 2Ford Ranger21 MPG $2,214
  3. 3Mazda B Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Dodge Dakota Pickup20 MPG $2,325
  5. 5Toyota Truck/T10020 MPG $2,325
  6. 17Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel15 MPG $3,700
1996 Dakota PickupOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,906/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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9 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Dakota Pickup 2WD		 Gas 19 MPG 23 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 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 5.2L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Dakota Pickup 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 19 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 3.9L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Dakota Pickup 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Dakota Pickup 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 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
4WD/AWD · 5.2L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Dakota Pickup 4WD		 Gas 12 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Dakota Pickup 4WD		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1996 Dodge Dakota Pickup vs. rivals

vs Toyota Truck/T100 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Ranger 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Ranger saves $111/yr vs Mazda B Pickup 21 MPG · $2,214/yr B Pickup saves $111/yr vs Toyota Tacoma 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Tacoma saves $211/yr vs Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Dakota Pickup saves $258/yr vs GMC Sierra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Dakota Pickup saves $258/yr vs Mitsubishi Truck 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1996 Dodge Dakota Pickup?

Up to 20 MPG combined (19 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 13 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1996 Dodge Dakota Pickup use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1996 Dodge Dakota Pickup?

The 1996 Dodge Dakota Pickup's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1996 Dodge Dakota Pickup per year?

About $2,325 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $15.50 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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