Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 335 hp@5200 370 lb-ft@4200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.2 in | 109.8 in | 9.4 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 188.4 in | 12.4 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 75.2 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 74.3 in | 68.1 in | 6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 5048 lb. | 4266 lb. | 782 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 27.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 59.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 56.7 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 43.2 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 59.5 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 56.5 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 39.2 in | 36.3 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.6 in | 55.0 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.1 in | 42.3 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.4 in | 29.2 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.4 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 102.4 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | 7 ft3 |
2006 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
I am small, but regardless, there is plenty of room for comfort. The front cabin is so roomy I tend to lose things in it! see full Dodge Durango review |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |