of cargo space with its third row folded. In its third row, the Explorer offers 37.8 inches of headroom and 31.1 inches of legroom. Second-row Explorer passengers get 40.6 inches of headroom and 39.5 inches of legroom. Inside, the Explorer has 41.4 inches of headroom and 42.9 inches of legroom up front. Third row occupants get 37.8 inches above and 31.5 inches for their legs. Second row passengers get 39.8 inches of headroom and 38.6 inches of legroom. The Durango offers 39.9 inches of front seat headroom and 40.3 inches of front seat legroom. The Explorer is 70.0 inches tall, and offers 7.8 inches of ground clearance. The Durango is 201.2 inches long, 75.8 inches wide, 70.9 inches tall and offers 8.1 inches of ground clearance.Īt 198.3 inches, the Explorer is slightly shorter than the Durango, but at 78.9 inches wide, is over three inches wider. All this power comes at a cost though, and the all-wheel-drive-only Durango SRT earns only 15 mpg in combined city and highway driving. Newly introduced for 2018 is a raucous Durango SRT model, which puts out a segment-leading 475 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. The 5.7-liter Hemi results in an overall four mpg loss from V6 models, earning 17 mpg overall regardless of drive wheels. Optional on most trim levels and standard on R/T models is a large 5.7-liter Hemi V8, putting out a total of 360 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque. Equipped with the Pentastar, both rear- and all-wheel-drive Durangos make 21 mpg combined. Most models come standard with Fiat-Chrysler’s venerable 3.6-liter ‘Pentastar’ V6, which makes 290 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. The Durango is offered with three different engines as well. This mill makes 365 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque, good for a respectable 19 mpg combined with standard all-wheel drive. Top-of-the-line Platinum and Sport models introduce a powerful 3.5-liter turbocharged V6. Equipped with front-wheel drive, this engine makes 22 mpg, while AWD lowers this figure to 20 mpg. Step up to the Limited model and the Explorer comes with a 2.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that makes 280 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. With front-wheel drive, this engine earns 20 miles per gallon add all-wheel drive and this figure becomes 18 mpg. A basic 3.5-liter V6 making 290 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque is offered on base and XLT models. The Explorer is offered with three different engines. See the 2018 Dodge Durango models for sale near you Altogether, the Durango should appeal to anyone who is in need of family transportation but still yearns for a muscle car. Outside of the norm, the Durango is offered in a number of stylish and potent performance-oriented trim levels, including GT Rallye, R/T and SRT models. The Dodge Durango was also introduced for 2011 and is based on the same rear-wheel-drive-based unibody platform that underpins the smaller Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the two vehicles share a variety of components. See the 2018 Ford Explorer models for sale near you The Explorer has been updated over the years to help it stay fresh, and Sport and Platinum models now represent the best that the Explorer has to offer. This allows for better fuel economy and improved driving dynamics, bringing it up to speed with the rest of the segment. Last fully redesigned seven years ago, the 2011 Explorer introduced a new, front-wheel-drive unibody construction for the SUV that had historically utilized a body-on-frame, rear-wheel-drive-based design. Below, we’ll compare their major attributes to help you decide which is better. As both offer room for seven and ample cargo space, it’s likely that both have crossed your mind if you’re searching for a new 3-row crossover. Still, both have managed to remain competitive in the segment thanks to updates over the years. The Ford Explorer and Dodge Durango are two of the older 3-row SUVs on the market.
model comparison car reviews as well as the 2018 Ford Explorer review, and the 2018 Dodge Durango review. Editor’s note: You may want to read more of Autotrader’s model vs.
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