Dodge Durango vs. Ford Taurus X Review

Utility
The Dodge Durango will most certainly prove friendlier than the Ford Taurus X for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Durango outpulls the Ford Taurus X by a sizeable margin.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Dodge Durango packs quite a wallop and will knock the Ford Taurus X down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Durango than the Taurus X because of its larger tank. The Taurus X and the Dodge Durango compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You most definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Taurus X than with the Durango, because both offer similar ranges.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Ford Taurus X to the dealership as the Durango. Regarding gas mileage, the Ford Taurus X bests the Dodge Durango. The Dodge Durango will tax your gas budget substantially more than the Taurus X will. As far as MSRP, the Dodge costs almost as much as the Ford Taurus X (though the Ford Taurus X is a little cheaper). The Dodge Durango will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Taurus X.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Dodge Durango and the Ford Taurus X likely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Durango has a bigger engine than the Taurus X. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Durango will have picked up and gone by the time the Taurus X finally gets moving.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Dodge Durango's front cabin compared to the Taurus X. The ampler interior dimensions of the Taurus X make it roomier for your passengers than the Dodge Durango.

Warranty
The Ford and the Dodge Durango have the same basic after-sale protection.