Dodge Durango Hybrid vs. Lexus GX 470 Review

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Dodge Durango Hybrid packs quite a punch and will knock the GX 470 down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Lexus GX 470 and the Dodge Durango Hybrid definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Lexus GX 470's engine is substantially smaller than the Dodge Durango Hybrid's. Remember that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Durango Hybrid will have picked up and gone by the time the Lexus GX 470 finally gets moving.

Utility
The Lexus GX 470 and the Dodge Durango Hybrid can accommodate the same number of passengers. There's no clear winner between the Dodge and the Lexus GX 470 with respect to transporting cargo.

Convenience
You will most definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the GX 470 than with the Dodge.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Durango Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the Lexus GX 470, there really isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the GX 470 provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Dodge Durango Hybrid, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Dodge Durango Hybrid is significantly more bulky than the Lexus GX 470. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Durango Hybrid than the Lexus because of its larger tank. The GX 470 and the Dodge Durango Hybrid compete for the same parking spaces. The GX 470's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a sprier feel in daily traffic than the Dodge Durango Hybrid.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Dodge Durango Hybrid to the dealership as the Lexus GX 470. 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 is the winner when it comes to fuel economy. The Lexus GX 470 uses a lot of gasoline compared to the Dodge Durango Hybrid. The Dodge Durango Hybrid isn't much less pricey than the Lexus GX 470 regarding MSRP. The Lexus GX 470 will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Dodge Durango Hybrid.

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