2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra. (298 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 111 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Durango | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1872 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 98 L |
