Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Honda Odyssey | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
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Wheelbase | 119.8 in | 118.1 in | 1.7 in |
Length | 201.2 in | 201.0 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 77.1 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 68.8 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4756 lb. | 4385 lb. | 371 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 21.0 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.9 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 63.5 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 57.0 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 63.1 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 64.4 in | -8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.6 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 38.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 61.2 in | -10.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 48.5 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 41.1 in | -9.6 in |
Total Legroom | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 121.5 in (over 3 rows) | -11.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -21.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 91.1 ft3 | -43.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.5 ft3 | 147.4 ft3 | -62.9 ft3 |
2014 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 2014 Dodge Durango.
2007 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Needed comfortable front seats for a large dad (@230) pounds and a tiny grandfather (@95 pounds, 4feet, 5 inches tall). These seats are the best for the comfort of such various sizes. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable and roomy for adults and children alike. Wonderful for those long road trip to disney with the entire family. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The captains chairs in the second row can be apart or together. It is easy to get to the third row seat. There is plenty of leg room in the second and third row seats, and plenty of room between the second row seats. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
See previous. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Kids love the rear seats. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable seating position. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats and you can move from the front to the rear without exiting the vehicle. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of rear legroom for adults in all rows, room for three kids in both rear rows see full Honda Odyssey review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
pleasant cloth feel, well placed armrests, adequate side support see full Honda Odyssey review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are not hard and plenty of room for adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No back support, no thigh support. Seat headrests curve your spine forward. Seat shape was not the same for all four captain chairs. Quality control must be very poor. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Worst driver seat ever--both bottom and back are poorly shaped. Cannot drive more than a few minutes without pain--so have modified with air cushion and pillows, but only partially mitigates. see full Honda Odyssey review |