2019 Dodge Durango vs 2019 Subaru Ascent

2019 Dodge Durango

2019 Subaru Ascent

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Citadel AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Durango Citadel AWD	18	25	$44,165	$45,845
Durango Citadel Anodized Platinum AWD	18	25	$44,165	$45,845
Durango Citadel Anodized Platinum RWD	19	26	$41,632	$43,245
Durango Citadel RWD	19	26	$41,632	$43,245
Durango GT AWD	18	25	$36,401	$37,495
Durango GT Plus AWD	18	25	$36,401	$37,495
Durango GT Plus RWD	19	26	$33,868	$34,895
Durango GT RWD	19	26	$33,868	$34,895
Durango R/T AWD	14	22	$45,095	$46,845
Durango R/T RWD	14	22	$42,562	$44,245
Durango SRT AWD	13	19	$61,512	$63,245
Durango SXT AWD	18	25	$32,856	$33,045
Durango SXT Plus AWD	18	25	$32,856	$33,045
Durango SXT Plus RWD	19	26	$30,276	$30,445
Durango SXT RWD	19	26	$30,276	$30,445

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2.4T 8-Passenger

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Ascent 2.4T 8-Passenger	21	27	$30,027	$31,995
Ascent 2.4T Limited 7-Passenger	20	26	$36,414	$38,995
Ascent 2.4T Limited 8-Passenger	20	26	$36,414	$38,995
Ascent 2.4T Premium 7-Passenger	21	27	$32,028	$34,195
Ascent 2.4T Premium 8-Passenger	21	27	$32,028	$34,195
Ascent 2.4T Touring 7-Passenger	20	26	$41,601	$44,695

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,165

$30,027

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$45,845

$31,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$764 / month

$533 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.7

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The muscle-SUV 2019 Dodge Durango offers engaging handling and powerful engines, but it's falling behind in terms of safety.

The 2019 Subaru Ascent isn’t another quirky hatchback-wagon-crossover thing—it’s a mainstream hit and Subaru will be better for it.

TCC Likes

Muscle truck looks
Muscle truck performance
Upscale interior

Smart, family-ready interior
Standard active safety features
Good value at affordable trim levels

TCC Dislikes

Concerning safety scores
Ride can be stiff
V-8s guzzle fuel

Sometimes nervous throttle
Seats could stand to be a little wider
No hybrid powertrain—yet

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

27 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

31.5

31.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.8

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

42.8

45.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

50.4

60.3

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

42.2

Third Head Room (in)

37.8

36.3

Front Hip Room (in)

57.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.4

57.2

Second Leg Room (in)

38.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

41.3

Second Hip Room (in)

42.8

57.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

61.1

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

32.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.8

Track Width, Front (in)

63.9

64.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.1

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

201.2

196.8

Height, Overall (in)

70.9

71.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.1

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

119.8

113.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

47.7

47.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

84.5

86.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.2

17.8

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

47.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

33.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

82.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

19.9

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

45.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

47.6

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

13.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

24.6

19.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TKJ

Front Tire Size

P265/50TR20

P245/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TKJ

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/50TR20

P245/60HR18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6200

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6200

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

6200

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

620

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

620

200

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6500

6001

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4000

277 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

ERC

Displacement

3.6 L/220

2.4 L/146

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

None

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

295 @ 6400

260 @ 5600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.23 - 0.75

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.60

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.14

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Order Code

DFT

Transfer Case Model

None

Electronic

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.47

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Dodge Durango

Subaru Ascent

Body Code

Suspension

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.45

4.44

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.45

4.44

Suspension Type - Front

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Emissions

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

8.4

7.7

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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