Buick Rendezvous vs Dodge Durango
Overview | |
Years produced2002-2007 | Years produced1998-2009 |
MSRP$25,925 | MSRP$38,995 |
Listings5 | Listings546 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe oldest new vehicle on sale in 2026 is the Dodge Durango. While a 15-year age statement is a positive attribute for Scotch whisky, on a car it is a repellant. Save for minor alterations, the Durango has been sold exactly as it is since 2010, and its Mercedes ML-Class chassis is older still. Yet this three-row SUV has all the power, most of the technology, and a lot of the practicality that buyers expect in a modern midsize SUV for not a lot of money. Verdict: For buyers who like V8s and analog controls, the Durango is the next and only stop. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 196 hp V6 | Engine3.6L 295 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower196 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower295 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 196 hp V6 | Engine Name3.6L 295 hp V6 |
Torque215 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower196 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower295 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.1 cu ft | Cargo Space17.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4096 lbs | Curb Weight4875 lbs |
Height68.9 in | Height72.1 in |
Length186.5 in | Length200.8 in |
Width73.6 in | Width85.5 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase119.8 in |
Maximum Payload1262 lbs | Maximum Payload1440 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Standard Payload1261 lbs | Standard Payload |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity6200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2002-2007 | 1998-2009 |
MSRP | $25,925 | $38,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The oldest new vehicle on sale in 2026 is the Dodge Durango. While a 15-year age statement is a positive attribute for Scotch whisky, on a car it is a repellant. Save for minor alterations, the Durango has been sold exactly as it is since 2010, and its Mercedes ML-Class chassis is older still. Yet this three-row SUV has all the power, most of the technology, and a lot of the practicality that buyers expect in a modern midsize SUV for not a lot of money. Verdict: For buyers who like V8s and analog controls, the Durango is the next and only stop. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 196 hp V6 | 3.6L 295 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 196 hp @ 5200 rpm | 295 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 25 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 196 hp V6 | 3.6L 295 hp V6 |
Torque | 215 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 196 hp @ 5200 rpm | 295 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 25 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.1 cu ft | 17.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4096 lbs | 4875 lbs |
Height | 68.9 in | 72.1 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 200.8 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 85.5 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 119.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1262 lbs | 1440 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Standard Payload | 1261 lbs | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 6200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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