2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Durango and 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 784 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Durango. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Durango | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2169 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 78 L |
