2014 Dodge Durango vs 2014 Ford Explorer

2014 Dodge Durango

2014 Ford Explorer

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2WD 4-Door Citadel

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Durango 2WD 4-Door Citadel	18	25	$39,026	$40,995
Durango 2WD 4-Door Limited	18	25	$34,886	$36,495
Durango 2WD 4-Door R/T	14	23	$37,462	$39,295
Durango 2WD 4-Door SXT	18	25	$29,506	$29,995
Durango AWD 4-Door Citadel	17	24	$41,304	$43,395
Durango AWD 4-Door Limited	17	24	$37,164	$38,895
Durango AWD 4-Door R/T	14	22	$39,740	$41,695
Durango AWD 4-Door SXT	17	24	$31,832	$32,395

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4WD 4-Door Base

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Base	17	23	$30,173	$32,015
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Limited	17	23	$37,393	$40,100
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Sport	16	22	$38,862	$41,675
Explorer 4WD 4-Door XLT	17	23	$32,544	$34,900
Explorer FWD 4-Door Base	17	24	$28,288	$30,015
Explorer FWD 4-Door Limited	17	24	$35,528	$38,100
Explorer FWD 4-Door XLT	17	24	$30,679	$32,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,026

$30,173

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,995

$32,015

Monthly Payment Estimate

$683 / month

$534 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Dodge Durango is a great family hauler, and a top-notch utility infielder when you need extra brawn—made better this year with some important upgrades.

The 2014 Ford Explorer does build on its heritage, but on-road fluency and passenger comfort are clearly at center stage.

TCC Likes

Strong HEMI performance
Feels substantial and refined
Good steering feel

Stocky SUV look, in a crossover
Lots of passenger space
Great ride quality

TCC Dislikes

Tough to access the third row
Somewhat busy ride
Gas mileage is still low

Not much ruggedness under it all
Steep learning curve for MyFord Touch
Lower-power turbo four costs more

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

23 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

56.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

61.3

Third Leg Room (in)

31.5

33.2

Second Head Room (in)

39.8

40.5

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

42.8

40.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

40.6

Third Head Room (in)

37.8

Front Hip Room (in)

57.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.4

50.8

Second Leg Room (in)

38.6

39.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

41.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

151.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

119.8

112.6

Liftover Height (in)

32.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.8

78.9

Track Width, Front (in)

63.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.2

7.6

Length, Overall (in)

201.2

197.1

Height, Overall (in)

71.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

47.7

43.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

84.5

80.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

12.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

24.6

18.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

38.9

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P265/50TR20

P245/65TR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TV9

Front Tire Size

P265/50TR20

P245/65TR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TV9

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5000

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

200

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6500

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4697

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

17 X 7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

700

650

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

700

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

175

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4800

255 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

ERB

998-1

Displacement

3.6 L/220

3.5 L/213

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6400

290 @ 6500

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Model

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.48

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.84

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.87

Trans Order Code

DFL

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.65

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Durango

Ford Explorer

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.45

Suspension Type - Front

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.45

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.0

9.5

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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