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Dodge Durango Hybrid vs. Nissan Armada Review

How the Dodge Durango Hybrid stacks up against the Nissan Armada - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid
Price: $45,040
2010 Nissan Armada
Price Range: $37,210 - $52,190
Dodge Durango Hybrid vs. Nissan Armada Review

Utility
The Nissan Armada and the Dodge Durango Hybrid can accommodate the same number of passengers. There's no clear winner between the Dodge Durango Hybrid and the Nissan Armada in terms of hauling capacity. The Nissan Armada outpulls the Dodge Durango Hybrid by a massive margin.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Nissan Armada and the Dodge Durango Hybrid are genuine speedsters.

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

Convenience
You will definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Nissan than with 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 about the same to get the Nissan Armada to the dealership as the Dodge. Producing an accurate fuel economy evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Dodge is the winner as far as fuel economy. Regarding gas mileage, the Dodge Durango Hybrid beats the Nissan. Regarding MSRP, the Dodge Durango Hybrid costs roughly as much as the Nissan Armada (though the Nissan Armada is a bit cheaper). The Dodge Durango Hybrid will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Nissan Armada. The Nissan Armada will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Dodge Durango Hybrid.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Dodge Durango Hybrid and the Nissan Armada most definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Durango Hybrid's engine isn't much more sizeable than the Armada's. The Durango Hybrid has no lessons to learn as far as pickup from the Armada.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Armada offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Durango Hybrid, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Nissan Armada make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the Dodge.

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

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