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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2016 Dodge Durango2016 Ford Explorer
Starting MSRP
$30,495
$31,050
Towing Capacity
6,200 lbs
2,000 lbs
Cargo Capacity
N/A
N/A
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6
Regular Gasoline V-6
MPG
19 City / 27 Hwy
17 City / 24 Hwy
Horsepower
290 hp
  • 290 hp
  • 280 hp
  • 290 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
6
7
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2016 Dodge Durango2016 Ford Explorer
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6
Regular Gasoline V-6
Displacement
3.6 L/220
3.5 L/213
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
290 @ 6400
290 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 4000
255 @ 4000
Transmission Options
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
19 City / 27 Hwy
17 City / 24 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2016 Dodge Durango2016 Ford Explorer
Front Tire Size
P265/60TR18
P245/60HR18
Rear Tire Size
P265/60TR18
P245/60HR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
18 X 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Compact in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2016 Dodge Durango2016 Ford Explorer
Suspension Type - Front
Short And Long Arm
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not available
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not available
Multi-Link
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Not available
Axle Type - Rear
Independent
Not available

Steering

Steering comparison
2016 Dodge Durango2016 Ford Explorer
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Not available
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
39 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2016 Dodge Durango2016 Ford Explorer
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Passenger Capacity
7
7
Passenger Volume
Not available
152 ft³
Front Head Room
40 in
41 in
Front Leg Room
40 in
43 in
Front Shoulder Room
59 in
62 in
Front Hip Room
57 in
57 in
Second Head Room
40 in
41 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
40 in
Second Shoulder Room
58 in
61 in
Second Hip Room
56 in
57 in
Third Head Room
38 in
38 in
Third Leg Room
32 in
32 in
Third Shoulder Room
50 in
51 in
Third Hip Room
43 in
41 in
Wheelbase
120 in
113 in
Length, Overall
201 in
198 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
76 in
79 in
Height, Overall
71 in
70 in
Track Width, Front
64 in
67 in
Track Width, Rear
64 in
67 in
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
8 in
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Liftover Height
32 in
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
85 ft³
81 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
48 ft³
44 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
17 ft³
21 ft³
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Not available
Overhang, Front
N/A
Not available
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Not available
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Not available
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Not available
Ground Clearance, Front
N/A
Not available
Ground Clearance, Rear
N/A
Not available
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
Not available
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
N/A
Not available
Tailgate Width
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume
N/A
Not available
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2016 Dodge Durango2016 Ford Explorer
Base Curb Weight
4,756 lbs
4,443 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
6,200 lbs
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
620 lbs
200 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
6,200 lbs
2,000 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
25 gal
19 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Not available
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Not available
As Spec'd Curb Weight
N/A
Not available
As Spec'd Payload
N/A
Not available
Gross Combined Wt Rating
N/A
Not available
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Not available
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Not available
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,500 lbs
Not available
Gross Axle Weight Rating
N/A
Not available

Safety

Safety comparison
2016 Dodge Durango2016 Ford Explorer
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2016 Dodge Durango2016 Ford Explorer
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2016 Dodge Durango2016 Ford Explorer
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650
540
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160
175

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2016 Dodge Durango2016 Ford Explorer
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
13 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
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