2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2001 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 678 kg more than 2001 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Dodge Durango is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Dodge Durango. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Durango (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2001 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Durango | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2138 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 60 L |
