Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD
14.5 MPG The 1995 Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD is EPA-rated at 14.5 MPG combined (13 city / 17 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1034 gallons, $3310 a year in fuel, or $0.221 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1987–1995 run it averages 13 MPG, improving by 2.5 MPG over 9 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.172 | $1724 | $2586 | $3448 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.207 | $2069 | $3103 | $4138 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.221 | $2207 | $3310 | $4414 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.241 | $2414 | $3621 | $4828 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.276 | $2759 | $4138 | $5517 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.310 | $3103 | $4655 | $6207 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.345 | $3448 | $5172 | $6897 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 14.5 MPG | 13 | 17 | $4300 | 614 | 2 |
| 1994 | 13.3 MPG | 12.3 | 15 | $4738 | 675 | 4 |
| 1993 | 12.3 MPG | 11 | 14 | $5067 | 722 | 3 |
| 1992 | 12.3 MPG | 11 | 13.7 | $5067 | 722 | 3 |
| 1991 | 12.7 MPG | 11.3 | 14 | $4967 | 709 | 3 |
| 1990 | 12 MPG | 11 | 13.5 | $5225 | 746 | 2 |
| 1989 | 13.5 MPG | 12 | 16.5 | $4625 | 659 | 2 |
| 1988 | 14.3 MPG | 13 | 16.3 | $4367 | 623 | 3 |
| 1987 | 12 MPG | 11 | 15 | $5200 | 741 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 43 special purpose vehicles models tracked here, the Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD ranks 39 on current figures, against a class average of 17.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: GMC Jimmy 4WD (15), Isuzu Trooper (15), Mazda MPV 4x4 (15), Mitsubishi Montero (15), Chrysler Town and Country 4WD (16).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 614 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 9.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD get?
The 1995 Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD is rated at 14.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 13 city and 17 highway. Across all 9 model years in the database it averages 13 MPG, ranging from 11 to 15 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 14.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1034 gallons — roughly $3310 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.221 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1995 model is $4300.
Has the Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 12 MPG in 1987 to 14.5 in 1995 — an improvement of 2.5 MPG, or 21% across 9 model years.
Is the Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 39 of 43 in the Special Purpose Vehicles class on current figures, against a class average of 17.6 MPG. That is 3.1 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.