2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 Opel Antara
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Durango and 2009 Opel Antara were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (345 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2009 Opel Antara. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Antara weights approximately 154 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango.
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 (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Durango | 2009 Opel Antara | |
Make | Dodge | Opel |
Model | Durango | Antara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5652 cc | 3194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 65 L |