Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800 |
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4900 287 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.8 in | 114.6 in | 5.2 in |
Length | 199.8 in | 212.0 in | -12.2 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 78.3 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 58.3 in | 12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4756 lb. | 4135 lb. | 621 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 60.6 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 57.4 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 60.0 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 56.1 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.0 in | 0.6 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) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 30.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 20.6 | 27.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.5 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 63.9 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The bench seats are all day comfortable. see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Pretty good rear seat space, and it will fit six people. But the center passengers had better be small. Still, the bench seats are very handy. see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |