Dodge Durango vs. Dodge Ram 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Durango and Dodge Ram 1500 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 Dodge Durango and the Dodge Ram 1500.
In comparing the Dodge Durango's and the Dodge Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Durango has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Durango's and the Dodge Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Durango is a better car than the Dodge Ram 1500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Durango’s base engine makes 385 horsepower, and the Dodge Ram 1500 base engine makes 210 horsepower. The Durango is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 594 miles. The Ram 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 520 miles. This gives the Dodge Durango the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Dodge Ram 1500. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Durango has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more and front leg room. The Dodge Ram 1500 has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room. The Dodge Durango and Dodge Ram 1500 are comparable in regards to front head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
45040
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
39870
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
34700 - 45040
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21520
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
23276
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
18045 - 34255
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
11824
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
11824 - 11824
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
10673
Price Range:
5965 - 15940
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11238
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9319 - 14759
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
83
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
165147
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Dodge Durango Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Dodge Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Ram 1500
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:
3.1948106368550557
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
3.2 - 3.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8673913441212577
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.9 - 10.2
Dodge Durango Rankings
Not yet available
Dodge Ram 1500 Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Dodge Durango Trim Levels
Limited HEV
Dodge Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Laramie, SLT, SLT Sport, ST, TRX Off Road, TRX4 Off Road
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
385 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Max Payload:
1410 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
235 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1490 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 22 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
540 / 594 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
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):
364 / 520 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
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:
N/A
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:
59.4 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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
64.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5641 lbs
Width:
76 inches
Height:
73.4 inches
Length:
202.1 inches
Wheelbase:
119.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4517 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
73.4 inches
Length:
209 inches
Wheelbase:
120 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Light Sandstone Metallic Clear Coat
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat
Gray
Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Green
City Teal Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
White
Bright White Clearcoat
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Light Graystone Pearl Coat / Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Not available
Red
Flame Red Clear Coat / Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Stone White Clear Coat
Brown
Austin Tan Pearl Coat
Interior Colors
Brown
Khaki Two-Tone Leather
Gray
Dark / Light Slate Gray Leather
Interior Colors
Brown
Not available
Gray
Dark Slate/Medium Graystone
