2025 Dodge Durango vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

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2025 Dodge
Durango

MSRP*: $41,995 to $97,425
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2024 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $43,320 to $53,795
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MPG - City 12 - 18 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 17 - 25 MPG 26 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 85.1 ft3 97.5 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)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 295 - 710 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 6,200 - 8,700 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 200.8 - 201.0 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 75.8 - 76.4 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.6 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Dodge Durango than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Toyota Grand Highlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Dodge Durango.

Convenience
The Dodge Durango requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making it more convenient to drive.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Dodge Durango will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Dimensions
Since the Dodge Durango is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Dodge Durango takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Grand Highlander.

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

Performance
With the Dodge Durango, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Dodge Durango has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Dodge Durango doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Utility
The Dodge Durango has less seating than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making the Toyota Grand Highlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Dodge Durango has less cargo space than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.