2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (355 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 458 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Because 2013 Dodge DURANGO is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DURANGO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Charger | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3042 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 93 L |
