Dodge Durango Hybrid vs. Acura MDX Review

Utility
The Dodge Durango Hybrid will most certainly prove friendlier than the MDX for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Dodge is likely a better choice than the Acura MDX when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or sizeable animals. The Dodge Durango Hybrid outpulls the Acura MDX by a massive margin.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Acura and the Dodge Durango Hybrid are true speedsters.

Dimensions
The Dodge Durango Hybrid is significantly heavier than the Acura MDX. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Durango Hybrid than the Acura because of its bigger tank. The Acura MDX and the Dodge compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge Durango Hybrid's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Acura MDX may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Convenience
You'll most definitely have to take the Acura for a fill-up more often than the Dodge Durango Hybrid because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Acura MDX to the dealership as the Dodge Durango Hybrid. Producing an accurate gas mileage evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Dodge Durango Hybrid is the winner regarding fuel economy. With respect to gas mileage, the Dodge Durango Hybrid is slightly better than the Acura, but not by much.

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

Drivetrain
The MDX's engine is tremendously smaller than the Dodge Durango Hybrid's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Durango Hybrid is considerably more powerful than the Acura MDX. The Acura could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Durango Hybrid regarding pickup.

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

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Dodge Durango Hybrid isn't quite as generous as the Acura MDX's.