2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Durango weights approximately 573 kg more than 2010 Toyota Venza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Venza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango 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, 2008 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Durango | Venza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 67 L |
