2024 Dodge Durango vs. 2024 Ford Explorer Review

Picture of the 2024 Dodge Durango

2024 Dodge
Durango

MSRP*: $41,670 to $95,995
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Picture of the 2024 Ford Explorer

2024 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $36,860 to $56,770
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MPG - City 12 - 19 MPG 18 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 17 - 26 MPG 22 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 85.1 ft3 87.8 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)
  • 475-hp, 6.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 710-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 293 - 710 hp 300 - 400 hp
Towing Capacity 6,200 - 8,700 lbs 5,000 - 5,600 lbs
Exterior Length 200.8 - 201.0 in 198.8 in
Exterior Width 75.8 - 76.4 in 78.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.6 in
Front 43.0 in
Rear 39.0 in
Head Room Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 40.7 in
Rear 40.5 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Dodge Durango than the Ford Explorer. The Ford Explorer 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
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Dodge Durango, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Ford Explorer.

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 Ford Explorer.

Dimensions
Since the Dodge Durango is much slimmer than the Ford Explorer, 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 Ford Explorer.

Performance
With the Dodge Durango, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Ford Explorer. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Dodge Durango and the Ford Explorer.

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

Utility
The Dodge Durango has less seating than the Ford Explorer, making the Ford Explorer the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Dodge Durango as you will in the Ford Explorer.