Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota 4Runner | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5400 306 lb-ft@3400 |
4.7L V8 OHC-2v 303 hp@5650 330 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 119.2 in | -9.4 in |
Length | 189.2 in | 200.8 in | -11.6 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 76.0 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 74.3 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 4505 lb. | 5063 lb. | -558 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 59.3 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 58.7 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.5 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 57.2 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 57.2 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.4 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 39.2 in | -6.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 59.6 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 48.1 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.1 in | 34.4 in | -10.3 in |
Total Legroom | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | -12.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.6 ft3 | 68.4 ft3 | -31.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 75.1 ft3 | 102.4 ft3 | -27.3 ft3 |
2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2008 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 |