2009 Dodge Durango 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 Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge DURANGO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (355 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Durango. (345 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 727 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Durango. (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge DURANGO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Durango | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5652 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3042 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 93 L |
