2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 4,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 890 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Because 2009 Dodge Durango is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Dodge Durango. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 2009 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Dodge Durango | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Durango | Yaris |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4699 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 42 L |