| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
| Model | Dodge Durango | Toyota RAV4 | |
| Engine | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 119.8 in | 104.7 in | 15.1 in |
| Length | 199.8 in | 181.1 in | 18.7 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 71.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Height | 70.9 in | 66.3 in | 4.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 5176 lb. | 3680 lb. | 1496 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 8.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 53.8 in | 3.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 55.3 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 52.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 37.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 52.6 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 43.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 30.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 0.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.5 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 |
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |