Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | GMC Terrain | |
Engine | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,043 mm | 2,858 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,075 mm | 4,707 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,801 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,348 kg | 1,900 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 93 L | 71 L | 22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,481 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,013 mm | 979 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 0 mm | 960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,280 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,087 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 800 mm | 0 mm | 800 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,804 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 895 L | -408 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,351 L | 31.6 | -30.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,393 L | 1,809 L | 1 L |
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 |
2015 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is plentiful, and because rear seat can be slid forward and back, you can shift between needing more leg room and using more of the cargo area. We had traded in a 2015 Dodge Journey for the Terrain, because of safety concerns, but realized after we had it for awhile, the rear seat of the Journey was not able to go back far enough into the cargo area, and because of the bulky and high mounted head rests, you felt trapped. The Terrain does not have these issues and feels much more roomy and comfortable. The rear seats are supportive and not at all like some back seats that feel like they were an afterthought. see full GMC Terrain review |