2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2006 GMC Envoy
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Durango and 2006 GMC Envoy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 380 kg more than 2006 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Envoy. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Durango | 2006 GMC Envoy | |
Make | Dodge | GMC |
Model | Durango | Envoy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 2659 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3280 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 95 L |