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Dodge Durango Hybrid vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Review

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

2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid
Price: $45,040
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
Price Range: $36,965 - $53,615
Dodge Durango Hybrid vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Review

Utility
Neither the Chevrolet Tahoe nor the Durango Hybrid has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity. The Chevrolet is likely a better choice than the Dodge Durango Hybrid regarding transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of cargo or sizeable dogs.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet's tank is approximately the same size as the Durango Hybrid's, though the Dodge's is a little bigger. The Chevrolet and the Dodge Durango Hybrid compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Tahoe's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Durango Hybrid.

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 Chevrolet. The Chevrolet Tahoe requires a lot of gas compared to the Dodge Durango Hybrid. The Chevrolet Tahoe won't tax your gasoline budget significantly more than the Dodge Durango Hybrid will. The Chevrolet isn't much less expensive than the Dodge regarding MSRP.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Chevrolet Tahoe and the Dodge Durango Hybrid likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Tahoe and the Dodge Durango Hybrid have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Dodge Durango Hybrid. The Chevrolet Tahoe could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Durango Hybrid as far as torque.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Chevrolet Tahoe offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Durango Hybrid, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Chevrolet Tahoe is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Durango Hybrid.

Warranty
The Durango Hybrid and the Tahoe have the same basic after-sale protection.

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