2026 Dodge Durango vs. 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Review

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2026 Dodge
Durango

MSRP*: $38,995 to $79,995
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2025 Hyundai
Tucson Hybrid

MSRP*: $33,465 to $41,295
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MPG - City 12 - 18 MPG 37 - 38 MPG
MPG - Hwy 17 - 25 MPG 36 - 38 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 85.1 ft3 80.0 ft3
Engine
  • 293-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 360-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 710-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 295 - 710 hp 231 hp
Towing Capacity 6,200 - 8,700 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 200.8 - 201.0 in 182.7 - 184.1 in
Exterior Width 75.8 - 76.4 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.6 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Head Room Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 38.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.7 - 39.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid than in the Dodge Durango, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Dodge Durango and the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Dodge Durango as you will with the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Dodge Durango is somewhat more expensive than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

Dimensions
Since the Dodge Durango is much wider than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Dodge Durango, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

Handling
The Dodge Durango has a larger turning radius than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Dodge Durango is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Dodge Durango greatly out-muscles the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Dodge Durango does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

Utility
The Dodge Durango offers greater seating capacity than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Dodge Durango has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.