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Dodge Durango Hybrid vs. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Review

How the Dodge Durango Hybrid stacks up against the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid
Price: $45,040
2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Price Range: $40,370 - $55,625
Dodge Durango Hybrid vs. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Review

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 Dodge Durango Hybrid to the dealership as the Suburban 1500. The Durango Hybrid will save you money at the pump compared to the Chevrolet Suburban 1500. Producing a precise fuel economy evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Dodge and the Dodge perform approximately similarly when it comes to fuel economy. The Dodge isn't much less expensive than the Chevrolet in terms of MSRP.

Utility
The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 and the Dodge Durango Hybrid can accommodate the same number of passengers. There's no clear winner between the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 and the Dodge Durango Hybrid as far as hauling capacity. The Suburban 1500 outpulls the Dodge by a massive margin.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 for a fill-up about as often as the Dodge.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 offers a bit more head room than the Durango Hybrid, there frankly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Dodge Durango Hybrid, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Suburban 1500 than the Dodge Durango Hybrid because of its larger tank. The Dodge Durango Hybrid and the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge Durango Hybrid's shorter wheelbase will give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. However, the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 and the Dodge Durango Hybrid are true sportscars.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Dodge Durango Hybrid and the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Suburban 1500's engine is a bit smaller than the Dodge Durango Hybrid's, but not terribly so. The Suburban 1500 could learn a lesson or two from the Durango Hybrid regarding torque. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Dodge Durango Hybrid is significantly more powerful than the Chevrolet Suburban 1500.

Warranty
The Dodge Durango Hybrid and the Chevrolet have the same basic warranty.

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