Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Cadillac Escalade | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 403 hp@5700 417 lb-ft@4300 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,946 mm | 3,043 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 5,075 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 2,007 mm | 1,925 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,928 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,581 kg | 2,418 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 93 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,659 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,011 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,656 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,539 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 980 mm | 11 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 960 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,567 mm | 1,280 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,247 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 650 mm | 800 mm | -150 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,690 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,804 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 479 L | 487 L | -8 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,708 L | 1,351 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,084 L | 2,393 L | 1 L |
2009 Cadillac Escalade Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV, ext. 403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lots of room for the driver and passenger see full Cadillac Escalade review |
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 |