According to the EPA rating, the Dodge Durango RWD with 2.5L, 6 cylinders and S-8 automatic has gas mileage of 19 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on highway and 21 mpg combined. It consumes 4.8 gallons of fuel per 100 miles and runs on regular gasoline. The Dodge Durango RWD with 5.7L engine, 8 cylinders and S-8 automatic has gas mileage of 14 mpg in the city, 22 mpg on highway and 17 mpg combined. It consumes 5.9 gallons per 100 miles. It runs on midgrade gasoline. The Dodge Durango AWD with 3.6L engine, 6 cylinders and S-8 automatic transmission has fuel economy of 18 mpg in the city, 25 mpg on highway and 21 mpg combined and consumes 4.8 gallons per 100 miles. It runs on regular gasoline. The Dodge Durango AWD with 5.7L engine, 8 cylinders and S-8 automatic transmission has fuel economy of 14 mpg in the city, 22 mpg on highway and 17 mpg combined. It consumes 5.9 gallons per 100 miles and runs on midgrade gasoline. The Dodge Durango SRT AWD with 6.4L engine, 8 cylinders and S-8 automatic transmission has a mileage of 13 mpg in the city, 19 mpg on highway and 15 mpg combined. It consumes 6.7 gallons fuel per 100 miles and runs on premium gasoline. Every model has a fuel tank capacity of 24.6 gallons.
Just to make sure how good this vehicle is, let’s compare it with its rivals. The Ford Explorer seems to be the first competitor. The Ford Explorer has a mileage of 27 mpg in the city, 29 on highway and 28 mpg combined and consumes 3.6 gallons per 100 miles. It has a fuel tank capacity of 19.3 gallons. The second one is the Jeep Grand Cherokee. It has a mileage of 19 mpg in the city, 26 on highway and 21 mpg combined and consumes 4.8 gallons per 100 miles. It has a fuel tank capacity of 24.6 gallons. The third one is Mazda CX-9. It has a mileage of 20 mpg in the city, 26 on highway and 23 mpg combined and consumes 4.3 gallons per 100 miles. It has a fuel tank capacity of 19.5 gallons. This brings to the conclusion that the Dodge Durango has quite poor fuel performance compared to other vehicles.
Dodge Durango
Dodge Durango is a mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) manufactured by Stellantis North America and produced by Dodge. It has standard 5 seats with an optional twl seat-third row. It has safety features like front headrests, brake drying, child seat anchors, engine immobilizer, traction control, 4-wheel ABS, turn signal mirrors etc. If we talk about comfort and convenience, it has cruise control, electric power steering, keyless ignition, front and rear door pockets, rear view camera, heated steering wheel, interior air filtration, cargo floor mats, three zone climate control and many more. It has 6 total speakers, USB connection, AM/FM radio and many entertainment features.
The Durango has six different trims which are SXT, GT, RT, Citadel, SRT 392, and SRT Hellcat. If we talk about the cost price of this vehicle, as of June 2021, the price of SXT trim in the USA is $32,570, the GT trim is $36,670, the RT trim is $45,920, the Citadel trim is $48,420, the SRT trim is $64,570 and the SRT HELLCAT trim is $80,995.
Specifications of Dodge Durango
The Dodge Durango is a mid-size SUV with 7 seating capacity, 3.6L, 5.7L and 6.4L engine with 6 or 8 cylinders and 8 speed shiftable automatic transmission. As mentioned earlier, the Durango has six different trims which include SXT, GT, RT, Citadel, SRT 392, and SRT Hellcat. The SXT trim, GT trim and Citadel Trim has RWD with V-6, 3.6 L engine with 293 hp@6400 rpm and 8-speed automatic transmission. Both trims have a galvanized steel/aluminum body. The RT trim has RWD with 5.7L engine, V-8 cylinder, horsepower of 360@5150 rpm and 8-speed automatic transmission. The SRT 392 trim has AWD with a 6.4L engine, V-8 cylinders, horsepower of 475@6000 rpm and 8-speed automatic transmission. The SRT HELLCAT trim has AWD with a 6.2L engine, V-8 cylinders, horsepower of 710@6100 rpm and 8-speed automatic transmission.
Without consuming any more time, let’s see a clear view of the information this pretty guy carries.
Fuel Economy of Dodge Durango
| Variants | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Durango RWD (2.5L,6 cyl, S-8 automatic) | 19 mpg | 26 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Dodge Durango RWD (5.7L,8 cyl, S-8 automatic) | 14 mpg | 22 mpg | 17 mpg |
| Dodge Durango AWD (3.6L,6 cyl, S-8 automatic) | 18 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Dodge Durango AWD (5.7L,8 cyl, S-8 automatic) | 14 mpg | 22 mpg | 17 mpg |
| Dodge Durango SRT AWD (6.4L,8 cyl, S-8 automatic) | 13 mpg | 19 mpg | 15 mpg |
Specifications
| Vehicle Items | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Durango |
| Body | Mid-size SUV |
| Wheelbase | 119.8 inches |
| Length | 200.8 inches |
| Height | 72.9 inches |
| Width | 75.8 inches |
| Max. Cargo capacity | 85.1 cu.ft |
| Cargo capacity(all seats in place) | 17.2 cu.ft |
| Curb weight | 4986 lbs |
| Gross weight | 6500 lbs |
| Max towing capacity | 6200 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 7 |
| Heating,cooling | AC |
| Drive type | All wheel drive
Rear wheel drive |
| Engine type | Gas |
| Engine size | 3.6 L
5.7 L 6.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 cylinders
8 cylinders |
| Horsepower | 293hp @6400 rpm(V-6,3.6 L)
360 hp @5150 rp,(V-8,5.7 L) 475 hp @6000 RPM(V-8,6.4 L) |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm(V-6,3.6 L)
470 lb-ft (V-8,6.4L) |
| Transmission | 8 speed automatic |
| Turning Circle | 41.0 ft |
Why Dodge Durango? This question might be arising in your head. With basic warranty of 3 years, 3.6-6.4L engine, Volume 6 and volume 8 cylinders, amazing horsepower and torque plus 8 speed automatic transmission, the Durango is the all in one vehicle. It has amazing features like third row seating, electric power steering, child seat anchors and many more. You get all these qualities in a starting price of just $32,570 in the USA. So make a move and go ahead for this vehicle.
This review on Dodge Durango mpg, fuel economy or gas mileage along with specifications and rivals was submitted by Richa D. on June 2021.