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1997 Dodge Dakota Pickup MPG & fuel economy

The 1997 Dodge Dakota Pickup is a full-size pickup offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 13 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1996 model. Among 15 full-size pickups rated for 1997, 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 18 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, 1997 #4 of 15 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1997 Dodge Dakota Pickup's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	23	9.8	10.2
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 1997 Full-Size Pickups

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1Ford Ranger22 MPG $2,114
2Mazda B Pickup22 MPG $2,114
3Toyota Tacoma22 MPG $2,114
4Dodge Dakota Pickup20 MPG $2,325
5Toyota Truck/T10019 MPG $2,447
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15Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel14 MPG $3,964

1997 Dakota PickupOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,735/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

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Dakota Pickup 2WD	Gas	18 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	15 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 · 4-speed automatic Dakota Pickup 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	17 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	12 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

1997 Dodge Dakota Pickup vs. rivals

vs Toyota Truck/T100 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Dakota Pickup saves $122/yr vs Ford Ranger 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Ranger saves $211/yr vs Mazda B Pickup 22 MPG · $2,114/yr B Pickup saves $211/yr vs Toyota Tacoma 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Tacoma saves $211/yr vs GMC Sierra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Dakota Pickup saves $258/yr vs Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Dakota Pickup saves $410/yr vs Nissan Truck 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1997 Dodge Dakota Pickup?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 13 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1997 Dodge Dakota Pickup use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1997 Dodge Dakota Pickup?