2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 770 kg more than 2006 Dodge Durango.
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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Durango | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Durango | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4702 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 96 L |