Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Jeep Patriot | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 303 hp@5650 330 lb-ft@3950 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.2 in | 103.7 in | 15.5 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 173.8 in | 27 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 69.2 in | 6.8 in |
Height | 74.3 in | 65.5 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5063 lb. | 3378 lb. | 1685 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 27.0 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 13.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 54.3 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 52.3 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.6 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 54.0 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 51.0 in | 6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.4 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 39.2 in | 0.0 in | 39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.6 in | 0.0 in | 59.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.4 in | 0.0 in | 34.4 in |
Total Legroom | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 33.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.4 ft3 | 23.0 | 45.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 102.4 ft3 | 53.5 ft3 | 48.9 ft3 |
2008 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review |
2014 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot review |