Model Year | 2018 | 2013 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | 6.4L V8 OHV-4v 475 hp@6000 470 lb-ft@4300 |
6.4L V8 OHV-2v 470 hp@6000 465 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.8 in | 114.8 in | 5 in |
Length | 201.2 in | 189.8 in | 11.4 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 76.3 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 69.4 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5510 lb. | 5150 lb. | 360 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 24.6 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.6 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 57.0 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 58.0 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 56.5 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.6 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 0.0 in | 42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 0.0 in | 31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 31.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 36.3 ft3 | -19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 36.3 | 11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.5 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 |
2018 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2018 | The SRT tweaks to the Durango include sport front bucket seats. These seats, with their large bolsters, will hold you in place through curves. Those who actually take the Durango SRT to the track will find that the seat's headrest leaves sufficient space for a helmet. But not everyone will find these seats comfortable. For me, the lumbar bulge felt too large even when minimized. In back, the Durango offers among the most comfortable second and third rows you'll find in any family hauler. It helps--a lot--that both rows are mounted higher off the floor than those in the average crossover. Among SUVs, only the Ford Expedition offers a more comfortable third-row seat. One weakness: the Durango can't hold three people in the second row as well as girthier competitors, and can't hold three people in the third row at all. Of course, opt for the second-row captain's chairs (as most buyers likely will) and the second-row seating will be limited to two people anyway. see full Dodge Durango review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Dodge Durango.
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The cabin is a very serene place to be, aided by the comfortable front seats. With the leather seat option, both front seats and two rear seats came with seat heaters. Also, both front seats are power adjustable, including height and lumbar. The lumbar support is great for long trips, allowing you to change wear the seat contacts your back for less overall fatigue. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |