2008 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2009 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Equinox would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 240 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Equinox | 2009 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Equinox | Durango |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 102 L |
