2026 Dodge Durango vs 2026 Toyota Highlander
The Toyota Highlander wins clearly, 91.8 to 77, on fuel & range, safety. The Dodge Durango is ahead on performance.
2026 Dodge Durango
The 2026 Dodge Durango is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Durango AWD, is EPA-rated at 20 m…
2026 Toyota Highlander
The 2026 Toyota Highlander is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Highlander Hybrid …
2026 Toyota Highlander
Clear winThe Toyota Highlander wins clearly, 91.8 to 77, on fuel & range, safety. The Dodge Durango is ahead on performance.
| Category · weight | 2026 Dodge Durangooverall 77 | 2026 Toyota Highlanderoverall 91.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 57.8 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 79.8 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 63.1 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 77 | 91.8 |
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Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPDodge Durango
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Toyota Highlander
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Dodge Durango | Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Durango AWD | Highlander Hybrid AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 20 | 35 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,100 | $1,800 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Dodge Durango or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The Toyota Highlander wins clearly, 91.8 to 77, on fuel & range, safety. The Dodge Durango is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Highlander scores 91.8 and the 2026 Dodge Durango 77. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Dodge Durango or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
2026 Dodge Durango: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. 2026 Toyota Highlander: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.