Dodge Durango vs Dodge Challenger
Overview | |
MSRP$39,990 | MSRP$31,965 |
Average price$28,742 | Average price$31,027 |
Listings9387 | Listings9433 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe evolution of the Dodge Durango exemplifies how the Stellantis brand has evolved from a mainstream competitor to Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, and Toyota into a niche brand emphasizing muscle-car attitude. The Durango was Dodge's first modern SUV, arriving for the 1998 model year as the brand's entry into the midsize SUV segment. The current, third-generation Durango dates all the way back to the 2011 model year. But, as Dodge has found with the Challenger coupe and Charger sedan, a vehicle's lifespan can be greatly extended with an added dose of horsepower. The 2023 Dodge Durango lineup starts with the base SXT trim level and moves up through the GT, R/T, Citadel, and SRT 392. Changes for 2023 include standard heated front seats, optional forward collision warning for the Durango SXT, and some new colors (bringing the total color palette to eight). However, the big news for 2023 is the return of the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat and its devilish supercharged V8 engine. The Hellcat was previously available only for the 2021 model year as a limited edition, but now it's a regular production model. That being the case, the Hellcat ended up as our test vehicle for this Dodge Durango review. | |
Reviews SummaryIn celebration of their final year turning perfectly good 305/35ZR20 Pirelli P Zeros into black stripes and circles on pavement, the Hemi V8-powered 2023 Challengers come in several “Last Call” special-edition models. Based on the R/T Scat Pack, the Challenger Shakedown and Swinger versions are limited to 1,000 examples each. Dodge will build 3,000 SRT Demon 170 models for the U.S. market, each making 1,025 horsepower. The rarest “Last Call” 2023 Challenger is the Black Ghost, limited to 300 units. Verdict: For better and for worse, the 2023 Dodge Challenger is a time capsule, sending drivers back to an era where horsepower was the ultimate goal and fuel economy was a merely trivial anecdote. As it enters its final year, the Challenger offers more power than ever before, giving a dose of muscle-car performance heavy enough to match its irresistibly cool looks. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 293 hp V6 | Engine3.6L 303 hp V6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower293 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower303 hp @ 6350 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 293 hp V6 | Engine Name3.6L 303 hp V6 |
Torque260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque268 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower293 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower303 hp @ 6350 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.2 cu ft | Cargo Space16.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4750 lbs | Curb Weight3841 lbs |
Height72.1 in | Height57.7 in |
Length200.8 in | Length197.9 in |
Width85.5 in | Width85.4 in |
Wheelbase119.8 in | Wheelbase116.0 in |
Maximum Payload1400 lbs | Maximum Payload1109 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity6200 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,990 | $31,965 |
Average price | $28,742 | $31,027 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The evolution of the Dodge Durango exemplifies how the Stellantis brand has evolved from a mainstream competitor to Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, and Toyota into a niche brand emphasizing muscle-car attitude. The Durango was Dodge's first modern SUV, arriving for the 1998 model year as the brand's entry into the midsize SUV segment. The current, third-generation Durango dates all the way back to the 2011 model year. But, as Dodge has found with the Challenger coupe and Charger sedan, a vehicle's lifespan can be greatly extended with an added dose of horsepower. The 2023 Dodge Durango lineup starts with the base SXT trim level and moves up through the GT, R/T, Citadel, and SRT 392. Changes for 2023 include standard heated front seats, optional forward collision warning for the Durango SXT, and some new colors (bringing the total color palette to eight). However, the big news for 2023 is the return of the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat and its devilish supercharged V8 engine. The Hellcat was previously available only for the 2021 model year as a limited edition, but now it's a regular production model. That being the case, the Hellcat ended up as our test vehicle for this Dodge Durango review. | In celebration of their final year turning perfectly good 305/35ZR20 Pirelli P Zeros into black stripes and circles on pavement, the Hemi V8-powered 2023 Challengers come in several “Last Call” special-edition models. Based on the R/T Scat Pack, the Challenger Shakedown and Swinger versions are limited to 1,000 examples each. Dodge will build 3,000 SRT Demon 170 models for the U.S. market, each making 1,025 horsepower. The rarest “Last Call” 2023 Challenger is the Black Ghost, limited to 300 units. Verdict: For better and for worse, the 2023 Dodge Challenger is a time capsule, sending drivers back to an era where horsepower was the ultimate goal and fuel economy was a merely trivial anecdote. As it enters its final year, the Challenger offers more power than ever before, giving a dose of muscle-car performance heavy enough to match its irresistibly cool looks. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 293 hp V6 | 3.6L 303 hp V6 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm | 303 hp @ 6350 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 293 hp V6 | 3.6L 303 hp V6 |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 268 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm | 303 hp @ 6350 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.2 cu ft | 16.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4750 lbs | 3841 lbs |
Height | 72.1 in | 57.7 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 197.9 in |
Width | 85.5 in | 85.4 in |
Wheelbase | 119.8 in | 116.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1400 lbs | 1109 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6200 lbs | 1000 lbs |
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