If you’re seeking a corner-carving crossover with room for seven in a pinch, the Mazda CX-9 should be in your shopping list.
It’s not the most versatile, but it’s a lot of fun and is priced right, too.
The Volkswagen Atlas goes in the opposite direction with its roomy interior and dull demeanor.
Pick the Toyota Highlander if all you need is a roomy appliance that does everything above average, or admit that a minivan is what you really need and test-drive the brilliant Chrysler Pacifica.
But if it’s a muscular crossover capable of towing that you want, the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe is newly available in a sporty configuration with Brembo brakes.
Get FREE Dealer Quotes
From dealers near you
 2018 Dodge DurangoBrowse Used Listings |  2018 Chevrolet TahoeBrowse Used Listings |  2018 Chrysler PacificaBrowse Used Listings |  2018 Mazda CX-9Browse Used Listings |  2018 Toyota HighlanderBrowse Used Listings |  2018 Volkswagen AtlasBrowse Used Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Specs | |||||
|
The 2018 Dodge Durango prioritizes fun over practicality, but we’re fine with that. |
The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe lineup grows in all the right ways for 2018. |
The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is a winner, combining our favorite minivan with a fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid powertrain and useful 33-mile electric range |
The 2018 Mazda CX-9 meets or exceeds expectations for what a mainstream three-row crossover can be. Have you seen it? |
The 2018 Toyota Highlander delivers much of what families want in a three-row crossover at a reasonable price; the Highlander Hybrid is icing on the cake. |
The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas does little wrong, but it's light on personality and a little low-rent inside—and it guzzles fuel. It's worth a look, but mostly rivals do more for less. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $29,995 | $47,500 | $26,995 | $32,130 | $31,230 | $30,750 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 13 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas/Ethanol V8 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| N/A | N/A | Minivans 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small SUV 2WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| SXT RWD | 2WD 4-Door LS | L FWD | Sport FWD | LE I4 FWD (Natl) | 2.0T S FWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | Passenger Van | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
| 2018 Dodge Durango vs. 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2018 Dodge Durango vs. 2018 Chrysler Pacifica | 2018 Dodge Durango vs. 2018 Mazda CX-9 | 2018 Dodge Durango vs. 2018 Toyota Highlander | 2018 Dodge Durango vs. 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | |
Related Head to Head
