
The 2015 Dodge Durango successfully straddles several kinds of utility vehicles.
It's sized and competes as a three-row crossover, but it's also endowed with medium-duty all-wheel drive and some pretty impressive towing ability.
It's more rugged than the Ford Explorer, offering the V-8 Ford no longer sells and trumps it in towing capacity.
The Toyota Sequioa carries more people and tows more weight, but it's less nimble and feels less nice than the Dodge, period.
The Chevy Traverse is suited to carrying people and pulling a light trailer--and the same goes for the recently redone Nissan Pathfinder, as it gives up on its truck roots entirely and goes carlike with its drivetrain and its flip-and-fold, seven-passenger seating.
Meanwhile Dodge's own Grand Caravan, for those willing to own up to reality, probably makes a lot of sense (or at least more sense) for busy families, unless you're moving a large boat on weekends.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2015 Dodge Durango hits the sweet spot between crossover and SUV. |
The 2015 Chevy Traverse may look a little sedate, but it offers plenty of comfort and practicality for the whole family. |
The 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan is the evolved version of the original minivan, supplying the useful features and clever touches at a very good value. |
The 2015 Ford Explorer has a historic name, but it's a much more comfortable, road-worthy vehicle than it ever was in the past. |
The 2015 Nissan Pathfinder reels off its crossover basics with ease, but doesn't get too adventurous in handling or off-roading. |
The 2015 Toyota Sequoia has room for the entire family and can tow a boat with ease, but its a challenge to maneuver for daily driving, and it's thirsty, too. |
MSRP From | |||||
$30,495 | $30,995 | $21,795 | $30,700 | $29,510 | $44,395 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
14 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 17 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas V6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-8 |
EPA Class | |||||
N/A | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Minivans 2WD | Standard SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | N/A |
Style Name | |||||
2WD 4-Door SXT | FWD 4-Door LS | 4-Door Wagon American Value Pkg | FWD 4-Door Base | 2WD 4-Door S *Ltd Avail* | RWD 5.7L SR5 (SE) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Passenger Van | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Multi-Speed Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2015 Dodge Durango vs. 2015 Chevrolet Traverse | 2015 Dodge Durango vs. 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2015 Dodge Durango vs. 2015 Ford Explorer | 2015 Dodge Durango vs. 2015 Nissan Pathfinder | 2015 Dodge Durango vs. 2015 Toyota Sequoia |