2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2009 GMC Envoy is newer by 3 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 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Envoy weights approximately 451 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Envoy. (375 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2009 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Durango | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 2730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 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 | 83 L |
