2026 Dodge
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2025 Ford
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| MPG - City | 12 - 18 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 17 - 25 MPG | 25 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 - 7 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 85.1 ft3 | Info not available |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 295 - 710 hp | 300 - 400 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 6,200 - 8,700 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 200.8 - 201.0 in | 198.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 75.8 - 76.4 in | 78.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.6 in |
Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.8 in |
Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Dodge Durango than the Ford Explorer.
The Ford Explorer will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Dodge Durango.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Dodge Durango as you will with the Ford Explorer, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Dodge Durango will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Ford Explorer.
Dimensions
Since the Dodge Durango is much slimmer than the Ford Explorer, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
When looking at overall length, the Dodge Durango takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Ford Explorer.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Dodge Durango is clearly the choice over the Ford Explorer for pulling heavy loads.
The Dodge Durango has a little more horsepower than the Ford Explorer.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Dodge Durango transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Ford Explorer.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Dodge Durango and the Ford Explorer.