Compare 2008 Dodge Durango vs 2008 Ford Explorer

2008 Dodge Durango
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2WD 4-Door Adventurer
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Durango 2WD 4-Door Adventurer 14 19 $29,775 $32,590
Durango 2WD 4-Door Limited 14 19 $32,699 $35,875
Durango 2WD 4-Door SLT 14 19 $28,062 $30,665
Durango 2WD 4-Door SXT 14 19 $25,098 $27,335
Durango 4WD 4-Door Adventurer 13 17 $31,806 $34,810
Durango 4WD 4-Door Limited 13 17 $34,730 $38,095
Durango 4WD 4-Door SLT 13 17 $31,036 $33,945
Durango 4WD 4-Door SXT 13 17 $28,072 $30,615
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4WD 4-Door V6 Eddie Bauer
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Explorer 4WD 4-Door V6 Eddie Bauer 13 19 $29,384 $31,565
Explorer 4WD 4-Door V6 Limited 13 19 $32,851 $35,375
Explorer 4WD 4-Door V6 XLT 13 19 $26,881 $28,815
Explorer 4WD 4-Door V8 Eddie Bauer 13 19 $30,576 $32,875
Explorer 4WD 4-Door V8 Limited 13 19 $34,048 $36,690
Explorer 4WD 4-Door V8 XLT 13 19 $28,074 $30,125
Explorer AWD 4-Door V6 Eddie Bauer 13 19 $29,384 $31,565
Explorer AWD 4-Door V6 Limited 13 19 $32,851 $35,375
Explorer AWD 4-Door V8 Eddie Bauer 13 19 $30,576 $32,875
Explorer AWD 4-Door V8 Limited 13 19 $34,048 $36,690
Explorer RWD 4-Door V6 Eddie Bauer 14 20 $27,273 $29,245
Explorer RWD 4-Door V6 Limited 14 20 $30,740 $33,055
Explorer RWD 4-Door V6 XLT 14 20 $24,771 $26,495
Explorer RWD 4-Door V8 Eddie Bauer 13 20 $28,465 $30,555
Explorer RWD 4-Door V8 Limited 13 20 $31,932 $34,365
Explorer RWD 4-Door V8 XLT 13 20 $25,958 $27,800
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4-Door V6 Limited 13 19 $27,903 $30,015
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4-Door V6 XLT 13 19 $26,002 $27,925
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4-Door V8 Limited 13 19 $29,092 $31,320
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4-Door V8 XLT 13 19 $27,194 $29,235
Explorer Sport Trac AWD 4-Door V6 Adrenaline 13 19 $27,903 $30,015
Explorer Sport Trac AWD 4-Door V8 Adrenaline 13 19 $29,092 $31,320
Explorer Sport Trac RWD 4-Door V6 Limited 14 20 $25,606 $27,490
Explorer Sport Trac RWD 4-Door V6 XLT 14 20 $23,704 $25,400
Explorer Sport Trac RWD 4-Door V8 Limited 13 20 $26,798 $28,800
Explorer Sport Trac RWD 4-Door V8 XLT 13 20 $24,896 $26,710
Pricing
Invoice Price
$29,775
$29,384
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$32,590
$31,565
Monthly Payment Estimate
$543 / month
$526 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
8.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
If you plan to tow, a 2008 Dodge Durango with a V-8 will work nearly as well as a Tahoe or Expedition, at a lower price. As the perennial best-selling truck-based SUV, the Ford Explorer is still the one to beat.
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TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
14 mpg 13 mpg
Highway
19 mpg 19 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle -
Rear Door Type
- Liftgate
Interior Dimensions
Third Shoulder Room (in)
59.6 NA
Second Leg Room (in)
37.4 36.9
Front Head Room (in)
40.8 39.8
Passenger Volume (ft³)
108.6 -
Second Hip Room (in)
57.2 55.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.3 59.0
Third Leg Room (in)
34.4 NA
Second Head Room (in)
39.2 38.7
Passenger Capacity
7 5
Third Hip Room (in)
48.1 NA
Second Shoulder Room (in)
59.6 58.9
Front Leg Room (in)
41.5 42.4
Third Head Room (in)
39.2 NA
Front Hip Room (in)
58.7 55.4
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
74.3 72.8
Liftover Height (in)
NA -
Track Width, Rear (in)
64.4 -
Wheelbase (in)
119.2 113.7
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
39.6 33.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
76.0 73.7
Track Width, Front (in)
64.4 -
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.7 -
Length, Overall (in)
200.8 -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
NA - TBD -
Overhang, Front (in)
- 35.4
Step Up Height - Side (in)
- - TBD -
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
- 31.4
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
- 193.4
Side Door Opening Height (in)
- NA
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
- 8.3
Step Up Height - Front (in)
- - TBD -
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)
- 44.3
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
- 8.3
Side Door Opening Width (in)
- NA
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
NA - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
68.4 45.1
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
NA - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
NA - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
NA - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
102.4 85.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
20.1 NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
48.0 44.9
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)
- NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)
- NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)
- - TBD -
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.2 x 1.1 12.01 x 0.43
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.8 x .87 11.85 x 0.39
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
- NA
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
27 22.5
Fuel Tank Location
- Midship
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
- NA
Aux Fuel Tank Location
- NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA 38.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
18.86 -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.0 36.8
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.2 -
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
- NA
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
- 18.9
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P245/70R17 P245/65R17
Rear Tire Order Code
TP5 TC2
Front Tire Size
P245/70R17 P245/65R17
Spare Tire Size
- TBD - P245/65R17
Front Tire Order Code
TP5 TC2
Spare Tire Order Code
- TBD - TC2
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
- 709
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
- 1700
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
- 709
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
- 709
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
- 1700
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- 1700
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
590 350
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5900 3500
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- NA
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4941 -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
- 2960
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
- 8500
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
- 2466
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
- 6180
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
- 3400
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
- 2140
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8 17 x 7.5
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
16.2 7.8
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
750 650
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
- NA
Maximum Alternator Watts
- 1950
Engine
Displacement
4.7L/287 4.0L/245
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
230 @ 4600 210 @ 5100
Engine Type
Gas V8 Gas V6
Fuel System
SMPI SMPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
290 @ 3600 254 @ 3700
Engine Order Code
EVE - TBD -
Engine Oil Cooler
- NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14 13
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
19 19
Transmission
Trans Type
5 5
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 0.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive 4-Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1)
NA 3.07
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 2.29
Trans Order Code
DGQ - TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.55 -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.00 3.22
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.54
Transfer Case Power Take Off
- NA
Trans Power Take Off
- NA
Transfer Case Model
- BW-4411
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- 2.48
Trans PTO Access
- NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- 1.00
Summary
Vehicle Name
Dodge Durango Ford Explorer
Body Style
4 Door 4 Door
Body Code
- NA
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA 0.77
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Torsion Springs -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA 32.0
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
NA 1.34
Suspension Type - Rear
Solid Axle Independent SLA
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA 32.0
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Independent SLA
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
- 2470
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
- 3.55
Axle Type - Front
- Ford SLA
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
- 3240
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
- 3.55
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
- 2200
Axle Type - Rear
- Ford SLA
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
- 3600
Frame
Frame Type
- Ladder
Doors
Side Door Type
- NA

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