2019 Dodge Durango vs 2019 Volkswagen Atlas

2019 Dodge Durango

2019 Volkswagen Atlas

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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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2.0T S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Atlas 2.0T S FWD	20	26	$29,628	$30,895
Atlas 2.0T SE FWD	20	26	$32,697	$34,095
Atlas 2.0T SE w/Technology FWD	20	26	$34,423	$35,895
Atlas 3.6L V6 S 4MOTION	17	23	$32,697	$34,095
Atlas 3.6L V6 SE 4MOTION	17	23	$35,766	$37,295
Atlas 3.6L V6 SE FWD	17	24	$34,039	$35,495
Atlas 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology 4MOTION	17	23	$37,492	$39,095
Atlas 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology FWD	17	24	$35,765	$37,295
Atlas 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line 4MOTION	17	23	$39,362	$41,045
Atlas 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line FWD	17	24	$37,637	$39,245
Atlas 3.6L V6 SEL 4MOTION	17	23	$41,425	$43,195
Atlas 3.6L V6 SEL FWD	17	24	$39,698	$41,395
Atlas 3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4MOTION	17	23	$46,411	$48,395
Atlas 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line 4MOTION	17	23	$43,294	$45,145
Atlas 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line FWD	17	24	$41,568	$43,345

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,165

$29,628

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$45,845

$30,895

Monthly Payment Estimate

$764 / month

$515 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.7

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6.3

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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 VW Atlas prioritizes space above pace, which makes it a must-see for families.

TCC Likes

Muscle truck looks
Muscle truck performance
Upscale interior

Exceptionally spacious
Comfortable ride quality
Slide-forward second row

TCC Dislikes

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

Neither fast nor frugal
Low-buck interior trim
No AWD with turbo-4

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

26 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

31.5

33.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.8

40.4

Third Hip Room (in)

42.8

45.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

50.4

60.8

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

41.5

Third Head Room (in)

37.8

38.3

Front Hip Room (in)

58.2

Passenger Capacity

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.4

54.9

Second Leg Room (in)

38.6

37.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

41.3

Second Hip Room (in)

42.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

61.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

153.7

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.8

78.3

Track Width, Front (in)

63.9

67.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.1

Length, Overall (in)

201.2

198.3

Height, Overall (in)

70.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.1

67.8

Wheelbase (in)

119.8

117.3

Liftover Height (in)

32.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

47.7

55.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

84.5

96.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.2

20.6

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

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

13.2

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

18.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

38.1

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)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6200

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

6200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

620

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5088

4222

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6500

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

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

258 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

ERC

Displacement

3.6 L/220

2.0 L/121

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

295 @ 6400

235 @ 4500

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-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

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.95

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.81

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Order Code

DFT

Transfer Case Model

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.43

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.59

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.60

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Durango

Volkswagen Atlas

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.45

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.45

Suspension Type - Front

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

8.4

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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