2025 Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer
Dodge Durango
Ford Explorer
2025 Dodge Durango vs. Ford Explorer
The Dodge Durango stands out among other full-sized SUVs with an athletic, aggressive stance and powerful engine options that growl as it prowls the streets. However, Durango offers more than just style, which is not the case for competitors like the Ford Explorer, which keeps things practical and affordable. The Dodge Durango has a street-racing legacy that carries over to the design, powerful performance, and truck-like capabilities that leave competitors in the dust. If you want an SUV that looks as good as it drives, then check out the 2025 Dodge Durango at Russ Hubler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram North Vernon.
Interior: More Luxury
The Ford Explorer keeps things simple with a family-friendly layout and durable, low-maintenance plastics. If you want to level up, choose the Dodge Durango. Luxury features like Nappa leather upholstery are standard, and you don't have to go far up the trim level ladder to enjoy everyday luxuries and enhanced style elements like carbon-fiber trim and a suede headliner. The Dodge Durango doesn't sacrifice style for function like the Ford Explorer, and its larger dimensions offer more passenger space in all three rows. Enjoy a premium cabin with advanced technology and supple finishes while enjoying the powerful performance and capabilities.
Exterior: Standout Style
You won't confuse the Dodge Durango with the Ford Explorer because the style differences are obvious. The Dodge Durango is sporty and aggressive, while the Ford Explorer is more practical. The Dodge Durango is physically larger than the Ford Explorer, offering more passenger and cargo volume. The larger dimensions mean passengers have inches more legroom, even in the third row, and you can fit items as long as eight feet with the tailgate closed. The Dodge Durango incorporates functional racing design elements and off-road equipment that looks rugged but is reinforced by structural support elements with the underbody skid plates and tow hooks as part of the Tow N Go package. The Ford Explorer offers similar features, but they are not nearly as robust as those in the Dodge Durango.
| Features | 2025 Dodge Durango | 2025 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | All wheel drive | All wheel drive |
| Engine power | 295 horsepower at 6,400 rpm | 300 horsepower at 5,500 rpm |
| Engine torque | 260 pound-feet at 4,000 rpm | 310 pound-feet at 3,500 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 3.6 liter | 2.3 liter |
| Engine configuration | V6 | Inline 4 |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 17 / 24 / 20 MPG | 20 / 27 / 23 MPG |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 17.9 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 418 / 590 miles | 358 / 483 miles |
Racing-Inspired Performance
The Dodge Durango is a street racer at heart, with a loud and proud standard V6 and beefy Hemi V8 as an available powertrain option. On paper, the Ford Explorer's standard four-cylinder appears to produce more horsepower and torque, but the Dodge Durango has a higher tow rating, up to 7,400 pounds - nearly 2,000 pounds more than the Ford Explorer. The Ford Explorer also relies on premium fuel to achieve the specs below.
More People and Cargo Space
Since the Dodge Durango is larger, there is more space for passengers and cargo. The Dodge Durango is 5.7 inches longer than the Ford Explorer, and those extra inches translate to more cubic feet of cargo volume, inches more legroom and shoulder room, and a higher second row with lower step-in, making it easier for passengers to climb inside.
Schedule a Test Drive with the 2025 Dodge Durango Today
Choose an icon with the Dodge Durango, available for sale or lease at Russ Hubler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram North Vernon. We know there are a lot of options when it comes to choosing your next SUV, but we are confident that the Durango has more to offer than competitors like the Ford Explorer. See the difference in style, performance, and comfort when you schedule a test drive with our team.
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