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2009 Dodge Dakota Pickup MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 Dodge Dakota Pickup is a full-size pickup offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (16 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 18 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2008 model. Among 13 full-size pickups rated for 2009, it ranks 3rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 16 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2009 #3 of 13 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2009 Dodge Dakota Pickup's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway208.511.8
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 2009 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1GMC Sierra Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
  2. 2Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
  3. 3Dodge Dakota Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  4. 4Mitsubishi Raider Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  5. 5Ford F15017 MPG $2,735
  6. 13Nissan Titan15 MPG $3,100
2009 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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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
Dakota Pickup 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Dakota Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
Dakota Pickup 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Dakota Pickup 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 4.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Dakota Pickup 2WD		 Flex-fuel 14 MPG 19 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Dakota Pickup 4WD		 Flex-fuel 14 MPG 19 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.7L 6-cyl
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

2009 Dodge Dakota Pickup vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Raider Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford F150 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Dakota Pickup saves $152/yr vs GMC Sierra 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Dakota Pickup saves $152/yr vs Ford Explorer 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Dakota Pickup saves $152/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Dakota Pickup saves $152/yr vs Honda Ridgeline 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Dakota Pickup saves $152/yr vs GMC Sierra Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Sierra Hybrid saves $369/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Silverado Hybrid saves $369/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 Dodge Dakota Pickup?

Up to 18 MPG combined (16 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 15 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2009 Dodge Dakota Pickup use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 Dodge Dakota Pickup?

The 2009 Dodge Dakota Pickup's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2009 Dodge Dakota Pickup per year?

About $2,583 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $17.22 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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