2014 Dodge Durango vs 2014 Nissan Pathfinder

2014 Dodge Durango

2014 Nissan Pathfinder

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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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2WD 4-Door Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door Platinum	20	26	$36,830	$39,950
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door Platinum Hybrid	25	28	$39,592	$42,950
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door S	20	26	$26,942	$29,210
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door SL	20	26	$32,503	$35,250
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door SL Hybrid	25	28	$35,264	$38,250
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door SV	20	26	$29,787	$32,300
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door SV Hybrid	25	28	$32,548	$35,300
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door Platinum	19	25	$38,303	$41,550
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door Platinum Hybrid	25	27	$41,065	$44,550
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door S	19	25	$28,415	$30,810
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door SL	19	25	$33,976	$36,850
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door SL Hybrid	25	27	$36,738	$39,850
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door SV	19	25	$31,260	$33,900
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door SV Hybrid	25	27	$34,022	$36,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,026

$36,830

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,995

$39,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$683 / month

$666 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.0

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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.

With a new hybrid model, the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder has the Toyota Highlander and its hybrid model in its sights.

TCC Likes

Strong HEMI performance
Feels substantial and refined
Good steering feel

Spacious interior
Clever folding second row
Composed, quiet ride

TCC Dislikes

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

Interior materials drab
Far from a sportscar
Base model missing Bluetooth

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

26 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.4

57.1

Second Leg Room (in)

38.6

41.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

42.2

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

60.7

Third Leg Room (in)

31.5

30.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.8

39.4

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

42.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

60.4

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

42.3

Third Head Room (in)

37.8

Front Hip Room (in)

56.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

157.8

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

71.6

69.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.1

65.7

Wheelbase (in)

119.8

114.2

Liftover Height (in)

32.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.8

77.2

Track Width, Front (in)

63.9

65.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.2

Length, Overall (in)

201.2

197.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

47.7

47.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

84.5

79.8

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

78.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

19.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

51.1

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

12.6

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)

12.1

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

19.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/50TR20

P235/55SR20

Rear Tire Order Code

TV9

Front Tire Size

P265/50TR20

P235/55SR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TV9

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5000

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6500

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4345

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

20 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

20 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

700

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

700

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4800

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

ERB

Displacement

3.6 L/220

3.5 L/213

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6400

260 @ 6400

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

DFL

Transfer Case Model

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

2.37 - 0.44

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

1.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.58

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Durango

Nissan Pathfinder

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

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

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

9.0

8.1

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

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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