Dodge Durango 2004 vs Toyota 4-Runner 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 213 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 319 NM | 382 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Dodge Durango engine produces 32 HP less power than Toyota 4-Runner, whereas torque is 63 NM less than Toyota 4-Runner. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 12.2 | |
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The Toyota 4-Runner is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Durango consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota 4-Runner, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Durango could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 226 mm (8.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota 4-Runner 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. Note, however, that this Toyota 4-Runner version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Toyota 4-Runner 2003 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge RAM, Dodge Nitro | Used also on Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Dodge Durango engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.76 m | |
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Dodge Durango is larger. Dodge Durango is 30 cm longer than the Toyota 4-Runner, 6 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Durango is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 1195 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2050 litres | |
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Toyota 4-Runner has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Dodge Durango has 663 litres less trunk space than the Toyota 4-Runner. This could mean that the Dodge Durango uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`995 | 2`322 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | no data | |
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