Chrysler Aspen vs. Dodge Durango
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chrysler Aspen and the Dodge Durango.
When comparing the Chrysler Aspen's and the Dodge Durango's specifications and ratings, the Chrysler Aspen has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Dodge Durango has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chrysler Aspen's and the Dodge Durango's specifications and ratings, the Chrysler Aspen is a better car than the Dodge Durango.
Pricing: A used 2009 Chrysler Aspen ranges from $2,999 to $10,008 while a used 2009 Dodge Durango is priced between $3,653 to $8,993.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chrysler Aspen’s base engine makes 303 horsepower, and the Dodge Durango base engine makes 210 horsepower. The Aspen is rated to deliver an average of 10 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 486 miles. The Durango is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 540 miles. This gives the Dodge Durango the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chrysler Aspen. The Aspen uses ethanol, gasoline, and the Durango uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chrysler Aspen has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more , and front shoulder room. The Dodge Durango has the advantage in the area of rear head room. The Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango are comparable in regards to front head room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Dodge Durango has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$34,230
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,130
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$26,093
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$19,860 - $31,890
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,218
Price Range:
$2,999 - $10,008
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
184,550
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,328
Price Range:
$3,653 - $8,993
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$8,764
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$6,199 - $14,463
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
153,130
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Chrysler Aspen Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Dodge Durango Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chrysler Aspen
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Durango
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 14.4
Chrysler Aspen Rankings
Not yet available
Dodge Durango Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 39Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
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3 out of / 39Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 39Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 39Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
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17 out of / 39Ranking
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21 out of / 34Ranking
23 out of / 67Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
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24 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 28Ranking
25 out of / 67Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
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30 out of / 32Ranking
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34 out of / 67Ranking
34 out of / 39Ranking
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57 out of / 67Ranking
60 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline, Hybrid
Chrysler Aspen Trim Levels
Limited
Dodge Durango Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
303 hp @ 5650 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 3950 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4400 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
235 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3800 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
9 / 13 / 10
Range (city/hwy):
351 / 486 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 540 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.6 inches
Cargo Space:
20.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
102.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
175.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.6 inches
Cargo Space:
20.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
102.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
175.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4926 lbs
Width:
76 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
202.1 inches
Wheelbase:
119.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4650 lbs
Width:
76 inches
Height:
73.5 inches
Length:
200.8 inches
Wheelbase:
119.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Light Sandstone Metallic Clear Coat
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat
Gray
City Teal Metallic Clear Coat / Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Deep Crimson Crystal Pearl
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Cool Vanilla Clear Coat
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat
Gray
Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
White
Bright White Clearcoat
Green
City Teal Metallic Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Beige
Light Graystone
Gray
Dark Slate Gray/Light Slate Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Dark / Light Slate Gray Cloth
