Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 220 kW@6350 353 Nm@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,043 mm | 2,789 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,110 mm | 4,785 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,801 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,229 kg | 1,935 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 93 L | 73 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,481 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 973 mm | 7 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 922 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,280 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,087 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 800 mm | 742 mm | 58 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,804 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 292 L | 195 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,351 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,393 L | 2,701 L | 0 L |
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.
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 |