Dodge Durango vs. Acura RDX Review

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Dodge Durango packs quite a punch and will knock the Acura RDX down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With that kind of horsepower, the Dodge Durango is a legitimate sports car.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Acura RDX and the Dodge Durango definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Durango has a more massive engine than the RDX. Bear in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Dodge Durango packs quite a punch compared to the Acura RDX when it comes to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Durango will have picked up and gone by the time the Acura RDX finally gets moving.

Utility
The Dodge will most definitely prove handier than the Acura RDX for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Dodge is a better choice than the Acura RDX in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or sizeable animals. Towing is significantly more the Dodge Durango's forte than it is the Acura RDX's.

Convenience
The Acura RDX's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Dodge.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Dodge's front cabin compared to the Acura. The Dodge Durango is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Acura RDX.

Dimensions
The Dodge Durango is significantly heavier than the Acura RDX. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Durango than the Acura RDX because of its larger tank. The Acura RDX and the Durango compete for the same parking spaces. The RDX's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more agile feel in daily traffic than the Durango.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Acura to the dealership as the Dodge. When it comes to gas mileage, the RDX beats the Dodge. In terms of gas mileage, the Acura RDX has the Dodge Durango beat. In terms of MSRP, the Acura RDX doesn't cost much less than the Durango. The Acura will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Dodge Durango.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Dodge Durango isn't quite as generous as the RDX's.