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Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. Dodge Durango Review

How the Toyota Highlander Hybrid stacks up against the Dodge Durango - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Price Range: $34,700 - $41,020
2009 Dodge Durango
Price Range: $28,130 - $39,785
Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. Dodge Durango Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Highlander Hybrid is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge Durango. The Highlander Hybrid will save you money at the pump compared to the Dodge Durango. Regarding fuel economy, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid has the Dodge Durango beat. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid isn't much more expensive than the Durango as far as MSRP. The Durango will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Highlander Hybrid.

Utility
The Dodge Durango is likely a better choice than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of luggage or massive dogs. Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Dodge Durango over the Toyota. The Durango outpulls the Toyota by a massive margin.

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

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

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge than the Highlander Hybrid because of its larger tank. The Dodge Durango rides lower than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Highlander Hybrid and the Dodge Durango compete for the same parking spaces. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a sprier feel in daily traffic than the Dodge.

Handling
The Dodge Durango and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid have approximately similar tires. With their comparable turning radii, the Toyota and the Dodge Durango likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota's engine is considerably smaller than the Dodge Durango's. Note that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Highlander Hybrid finally gets moving.

Overview
The Durango and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid have the same basic warranty.

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