2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Lexus GX
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus GX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus GX 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 40 more horse power than 2007 Lexus GX. (263 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 601 kg more than 2007 Lexus GX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus GX. (438 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus GX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2007 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Durango | GX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 87 L |
