Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.8 in | 118.9 in | 0.9 in |
Length | 199.8 in | 205.0 in | -5.2 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 78.4 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 70.4 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4913 lb. | 5066 lb. | -153 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 22.0 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 62.0 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 59.1 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 61.3 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 57.8 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.8 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 57.6 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 48.3 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 33.2 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 68.8 ft3 | -21.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.5 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -31.9 ft3 |
2013 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review |
2013 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |