The 2001 Dodge Dakota is available as a 2-door, 3-seat regular side. Starting at $14,010, the 2001 Dodge Dakota Base 4x2 Regular Cab is powered by a 2.5L , 4 -cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 20-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2001DodgeDakotaSLT 4x4 Quad Cab , priced at $ 22,370 , is powered by a 3.9L , 6 - cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 15-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway.