Chevrolet vs. Dodge
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Chevrolet and Dodge contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Chevrolet and Dodge cars.
When comparing the Chevrolet brand to the Dodge brand, Chevrolet has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, overall quality, safety, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Dodge has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, reliability and retained value.
Chevrolet versus Dodge: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chevrolet versus Dodge pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both Chevrolet and Dodge in 1 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet and Dodge both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Dodge models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Chevrolet versus Dodge: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Dodge vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with Chevrolet offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Chevrolet offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Dodge offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Chevrolet versus Dodge: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Chevrolet versus Dodge overall quality ratings shows Chevrolet with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Dodge has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Chevrolet has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Dodge shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Chevrolet shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 2 comparisons, and Chevrolet and Dodge tie over 1 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 5 categories: Chevrolet Equinox in Best 5-seater SUVs, Chevrolet Traverse in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Chevrolet Equinox in Best Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Traverse in Best Midsize SUVs, and Chevrolet Traverse in Best SUVs with 3 Rows. Dodge has the better car ranking in 1 category: Charger in Best Large Cars.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Chevrolet has the better car ranking in 1 category: Equinox in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs. Dodge has better car rankings in 3 categories: Dodge Charger in Most Reliable Large Cars, Dodge Durango in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, and Dodge Durango in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.
Safest Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 3 categories: Chevrolet Equinox in Safest Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Blazer in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Chevrolet Traverse in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Dodge has the better car ranking in 1 category: Charger in Safest Large Cars.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 2 categories: Chevrolet Trax in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Chevrolet Blazer in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money.Dodge has the better car ranking in 1 category: Durango in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.
Available Body Styles: Chevrolet offers 10 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles. In comparison, Dodge offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 2 coupes.
Drivetrain Options: Chevrolet offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 3 electric vehicles. Dodge offers 3 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.
Chevrolet offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Dodge offers 3 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
$34,448 - $51,960
Chevrolet Traverse
$42,818 - $61,092
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Dodge Durango
$38,960 - $63,950
Dodge Durango
$38,960 - $63,950
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
$32,134 - $49,639
Chevrolet Traverse
$40,548 - $60,544
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Dodge Durango
$35,490 - $63,678
Dodge Durango
$35,490 - $63,678
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
50.3%
Chevrolet Traverse
51.9%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Dodge Durango
49.3%
Dodge Durango
49.3%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
228 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Traverse
328 hp / 326 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Dodge Durango
295 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Dodge Durango
295 hp / 260 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
22 / 29 / 25
Chevrolet Traverse
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Dodge Durango
18 / 25 / 20
Dodge Durango
18 / 25 / 20
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
4500 lbs
Chevrolet Traverse
5000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Dodge Durango
8700 lbs
Dodge Durango
8700 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
7.7 / 10
Chevrolet Traverse
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
7.5 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
7.4 / 10
Chevrolet Traverse
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
7.7 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Traverse
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
7.0 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
7.8 / 10
Chevrolet Traverse
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
7.8 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
#16 of 32 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
#11 of 28 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#17 of 32 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Dodge Durango
#13 of 28 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
#16 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
#16 of 34 in
Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#12 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Dodge Durango
#12 of 34 in
Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
#19 of 32 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
#20 of 34 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#27 of 32 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Dodge Durango
#24 of 34 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Chevrolet Blazer
#11 of 28 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
Chevrolet Traverse
#10 of 30 in
Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#13 of 28 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
Dodge Durango
#9 of 30 in
Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money