Dodge Durango vs GMC Acadia
Overview | |
MSRP$39,990 | MSRP$29,800 |
Average price$28,851 | Average price$24,328 |
Listings9283 | Listings9382 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 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 SummaryLong story short, as a friend of mine likes to say, GMC screwed up. This is just my opinion, of course, but when GMC redesigned the Acadia for the 2017 model year, the SUV shrank in size and switched to a softer look in order to plug a huge hole in the Buick-GMC SUV lineup. Fast-forward to 2020, and GMC may have decided this move was a bad idea. As part of a refresh, the new Acadia adopts bolder styling and adds a new AT4 trim level with greater off-roading capability. Additional changes include the availability of a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a new nine-speed automatic transmission, and new and updated technology. These revisions do help the Acadia to better stand out in what is now an ocean of midsize SUVs, from Hyundai to Kia and Honda to Toyota, and everything in between, but it’s up to GMC to make people aware of this fundamentally good, but oh-so-vanilla SUV. And the company must also address the Acadia’s questionable value. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 293 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower293 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 293 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Torque260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower293 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.2 cu ft | Cargo Space12.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4750 lbs | Curb Weight3923 lbs |
Height72.1 in | Height66.7 in |
Length200.8 in | Length193.4 in |
Width85.5 in | Width75.4 in |
Wheelbase119.8 in | Wheelbase112.5 in |
Maximum Payload1400 lbs | Maximum Payload2078 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity6200 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,990 | $29,800 |
Average price | $28,851 | $24,328 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 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. | Long story short, as a friend of mine likes to say, GMC screwed up. This is just my opinion, of course, but when GMC redesigned the Acadia for the 2017 model year, the SUV shrank in size and switched to a softer look in order to plug a huge hole in the Buick-GMC SUV lineup. Fast-forward to 2020, and GMC may have decided this move was a bad idea. As part of a refresh, the new Acadia adopts bolder styling and adds a new AT4 trim level with greater off-roading capability. Additional changes include the availability of a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a new nine-speed automatic transmission, and new and updated technology. These revisions do help the Acadia to better stand out in what is now an ocean of midsize SUVs, from Hyundai to Kia and Honda to Toyota, and everything in between, but it’s up to GMC to make people aware of this fundamentally good, but oh-so-vanilla SUV. And the company must also address the Acadia’s questionable value. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 293 hp V6 | 2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 293 hp V6 | 2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.2 cu ft | 12.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4750 lbs | 3923 lbs |
Height | 72.1 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 193.4 in |
Width | 85.5 in | 75.4 in |
Wheelbase | 119.8 in | 112.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1400 lbs | 2078 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6200 lbs | |
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