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.
When we compare the Dodge Durango's and the Dodge Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Durango has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Dodge Durango and Dodge Ram 1500 have the same fuel efficiency 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.
Pricing: A used 2009 Dodge Durango ranges from $3,653 to $8,993 while a used 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 is priced between $6,989 to $17,119.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Dodge Durango and the Dodge Ram 1500 makes 210 horsepower. Both the Durango and the Ram 1500 are rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 540 and 520 miles respectively. 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.
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:
$28,130
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$26,093
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$19,860 - $31,890
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,520
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$23,276
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$18,045 - $34,255
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:
6
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
127,167
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,881
Price Range:
$6,989 - $17,119
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$12,203
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$10,605 - $14,977
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
128
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
161,196
# Good or Great Deals:
28
Dodge Durango Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
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:
3.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 14.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2 - 10.7
Dodge Durango Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 39Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
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
15 out of / 16Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
17 out of / 39Ranking
18 out of / 32Ranking
19 out of / 39Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 34Ranking
23 out of / 67Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 39Ranking
24 out of / 39Ranking
24 out of / 39Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 28Ranking
25 out of / 67Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
28 out of / 39Ranking
29 out of / 39Ranking
30 out of / 32Ranking
30 out of / 30Ranking
34 out of / 67Ranking
34 out of / 39Ranking
37 out of / 67Ranking
37 out of / 67Ranking
49 out of / 67Ranking
56 out of / 59Ranking
57 out of / 67Ranking
60 out of / 67Dodge 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, SE, SLT
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):
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
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
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
Max Payload:
1750 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:
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
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
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
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:
4650 lbs
Width:
76 inches
Height:
73.5 inches
Length:
200.8 inches
Wheelbase:
119.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 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:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Exterior Colors
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
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
Gray
Dark / Light Slate Gray Cloth
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate/Medium Graystone