2021 Dodge Durango vs 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2021 Dodge Durango

#35 in Crossover SUVs

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

#5 in Mid-Size SUVs

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Citadel AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Durango Citadel AWD	18	25	$48,532	$50,445
Durango Citadel RWD	19	26	$45,973	$47,845
Durango GT AWD	18	25	$37,489	$38,695
Durango GT Plus AWD	18	25	$37,489	$38,695
Durango GT Plus RWD	19	26	$34,930	$36,095
Durango GT RWD	19	26	$34,930	$36,095
Durango R/T AWD	14	22	$46,182	$47,945
Durango R/T RWD	14	22	$43,623	$45,345
Durango SRT 392 AWD	13	19	$62,436	$63,995
Durango SRT Hellcat AWD	12	17	$77,236	$80,995
Durango SXT AWD	18	25	$34,257	$34,595
Durango SXT Plus AWD	18	25	$34,257	$34,595
Durango SXT Plus RWD	19	26	$31,651	$31,995
Durango SXT RWD	19	26	$31,651	$31,995

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80th Anniversary 4x2

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Cherokee 80th Anniversary 4x2	19	26	$38,963	$40,375
Grand Cherokee 80th Anniversary 4x4	18	25	$40,938	$42,375
Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4x2	19	26	$45,109	$46,915
Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4x4	18	25	$48,024	$49,915
Grand Cherokee Laredo E 4x2	19	26	$32,236	$32,545
Grand Cherokee Laredo E 4x4	18	25	$34,538	$34,845
Grand Cherokee Laredo X 4x2	19	26	$32,236	$32,545
Grand Cherokee Laredo X 4x4	18	25	$34,538	$34,845
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x2	19	26	$38,963	$40,375
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4	18	25	$40,938	$42,375
Grand Cherokee Limited X 4x2	19	26	$38,963	$40,375
Grand Cherokee Limited X 4x4	18	25	$40,938	$42,375
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x2	19	26	$45,109	$46,915
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4	18	25	$48,024	$49,915
Grand Cherokee SRT 4x4	13	19	$66,780	$69,365
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x2	19	26	$50,749	$52,915
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4	18	25	$53,664	$55,915
Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4x4	11	17	$83,990	$87,870
Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4	18	25	$43,946	$45,575

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$48,532

$38,963

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$50,445

$40,375

Monthly Payment Estimate

$841 / month

$673 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you came to Durango, you came for power. Three V-8 options might leave you in the past, but the past was fast.

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee is an icon for its capability and customization.

TCC Likes

Hellcat
8,700-pound tow capacity
V-8, V-8, V-8

Great powertrains
Iconic looks
Superlative comfort

TCC Dislikes

Abysmal crash-test scores
How many V-8s are enough?
Durango’s end days are nigh

Expensive in top trims
Thirsty V-8 engines
No hybrids

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

26 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

33.5

Second Head Room (in)

39.8

39.2

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

42.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

Third Head Room (in)

37.8

Front Hip Room (in)

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.4

Second Leg Room (in)

38.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

Second Hip Room (in)

55.5

56.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

58.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

105.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.1

8.6

Length, Overall (in)

200.8

189.8

Height, Overall (in)

72.9

69.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

119.8

114.8

Liftover Height (in)

32.2

32.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.8

76.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.3

36.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

85.1

68.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.2

36.3

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

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

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TKJ

TKY

Front Tire Size

P265/50TR20

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TKJ

TKY

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/50TR20

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6200

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

6200

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

620

350

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6500

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4576

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

Engine

Engine Order Code

ERC

Displacement

3.6 L/220

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

295 @ 6400

293 @ 6400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4000

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

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Order Code

DFT

Transfer Case Model

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.27

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Dodge Durango

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Body Code

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

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.4

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard 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

2021 Dodge Durango

2021 Durango selection improving; 2020s still available
Lease: From $323 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $5,350 off 2020s; $3,750 off 2021s
Finance: From 0% APR for 72 months

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