2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 Lexus GX
To start off, 2010 Lexus GX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Durango 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 2 more horse power than 2010 Lexus GX. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus GX weights approximately 63 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 (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus GX. (446 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus GX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2010 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Durango | GX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1885 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 87 L |
