Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,043 mm | 3,023 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,110 mm | 5,227 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,999 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,801 mm | 1,948 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,157 kg | 2,428 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 93 L | 106 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,610 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,481 mm | 1,633 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,585 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 983 mm | -3 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 970 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,280 mm | 1,527 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,087 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 800 mm | 922 mm | -122 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,804 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,951 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 586 L | -99 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,351 L | 1,724 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,393 L | 3,129 L | -1 L |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Dodge Durango.
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |