Dodge Durango 2013 vs Land Rover Defender 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Durango) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Land Rover Defender) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 294 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Dodge Durango engine produces 94 HP more power than Land Rover Defender, but torque is 77 NM less than Land Rover Defender. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 7.7 | |
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The Land Rover Defender is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Durango consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Defender, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Durango could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| Land Rover Defender gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 207 mm (8.1 inches) | 900 mm (35.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Land Rover Defender 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: | 460'000 km | 300'000 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: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar E-Pace | |
| 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. | |||
| Dodge Durango 2013 3.6 engine: The variable valve timing regulators, oil pump, water pump, and thermostat are known for their limited lifespan. Another common issue is the clogging of oil channels with wear particles.
After ... More about Dodge Durango 2013 3.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.11 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.97 m | |
| Dodge Durango is 9 cm longer than the Land Rover Defender, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Durango is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 231 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 490 litres | 231 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 972 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2410 litres | 2233 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Dodge Durango has more luggage space (by 259 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Durango (by 177 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 13.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Durango is 0.6 metres less than that of the Land Rover Defender, which means Dodge Durango can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`948 | 3`215 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 66 200 | |
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