2024 Dodge Durango vs. 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2024 Dodge Durango

2024 Dodge
Durango

MSRP*: $41,670 to $95,995
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Picture of the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

2023 Toyota
Highlander Hybrid

MSRP*: $40,620 to $53,025
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MPG - City 12 - 19 MPG 35 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 17 - 26 MPG 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 85.1 ft3 84.3 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)
  • 243-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 293 - 710 hp 243 hp
Towing Capacity 6,200 - 8,700 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 200.8 - 201.0 in 194.9 in
Exterior Width 75.8 - 76.4 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.6 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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
The Dodge Durango offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, with comparable head- and legroom. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Dodge Durango, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Dodge Durango as you will with the Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Dodge Durango is about the same width as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Dodge Durango, which is slightly longer than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Handling
The Dodge Durango has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Dodge Durango has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Utility
The Dodge Durango has less seating than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, making the Toyota Highlander Hybrid 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 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.