Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
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 | 202.9 in | -1.7 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 79.2 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 68.4 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4756 lb. | 4337 lb. | 419 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 21.0 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 64.4 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 58.2 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.9 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 63.5 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 66.1 in | -10.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.9 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 38.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 60.9 in | -10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 48.4 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 42.4 in | -10.9 in |
Total Legroom | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -13.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -21.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 93.1 ft3 | -45.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.5 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -64 ft3 |
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.
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |