2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Durango and 2008 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Durango weights approximately 358 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
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 Dodge Durango (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Durango | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Durango | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 57 L |