Chrysler Pacifica 2016 vs Dodge Durango 2013
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 291 HP | 294 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chrysler Pacifica engine produces 3 HP less power than Dodge Durango, but torque is 2 NM more than Dodge Durango. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 11.2 | |
| Chrysler Pacifica consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Durango, which means that by driving the Chrysler Pacifica over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Dodge Durango gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 131 mm (5.2 inches) | 207 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dodge Durango can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dodge Durango engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jeep Wrangler | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler 300C, Jeep Wrangler | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Durango might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 5.11 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
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Chrysler Pacifica is larger, but slightly lower. Chrysler Pacifica is 7 cm longer than the Dodge Durango, 10 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Pacifica is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 915 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 490 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 915 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3979 litres | 2410 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Pacifica (by 1569 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Pacifica is 0.4 metres less than that of the Dodge Durango, which means Chrysler Pacifica can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`724 | 2`948 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 400 | 32 400 | |
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