Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.8 in | 112.2 in | 7.6 in |
Length | 201.2 in | 187.6 in | 13.6 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 72.8 in | 3 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 72.4 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4756 lb. | 4373 lb. | 383 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.3 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 55.5 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.4 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 58.4 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 57.6 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 34.2 in | 4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 36.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 57.1 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 44.0 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 28.1 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 5.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.5 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | 5.3 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 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |