Dodge Durango vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Durango: 7 comparisons against 7 rivals across the 2026–2027 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
By rival
7 rivals · verdicts at default weightsToyota HighlanderHighlander leads 1–0
Kia TellurideTelluride leads 1–0
Hyundai PalisadePalisade leads 1–0
Honda PilotPilot leads 1–0
Chevrolet TraverseTraverse leads 1–0
Ford ExpeditionDurango leads 1–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the Durango wins and loses
7 scored head-to-headsThe Durango trails on space & cargo in 2 of 2, fuel & range in 6 of 7. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the Durango scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | Durango leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel & range | 1 of 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Safety | 3 of 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Space & cargo | 0 of 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Performance | 1 of 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 1 of 2 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions about the Dodge Durango head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Dodge Durango or the Toyota Highlander?
The Toyota Highlander wins clearly, 97.4 to 83.9, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Dodge Durango is ahead on tech & comfort and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Highlander comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Dodge Durango vs 2026 Toyota Highlander). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Dodge Durango or the Ford Explorer?
Too close to call: Dodge Durango 94.3 vs Ford Explorer 93.7 with these weights. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.4 and it flips. Too close to call at default weights: the 2027 Dodge Durango is nominally ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Dodge Durango vs 2027 Ford Explorer). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Dodge Durango or the Kia Telluride?
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 88 to 81.5, on fuel & range. The Dodge Durango is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Telluride comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Dodge Durango vs 2027 Kia Telluride). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Dodge Durango or the Hyundai Palisade?
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 100 to 82.2, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Palisade comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Dodge Durango vs 2027 Hyundai Palisade). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Dodge Durango or the Honda Pilot?
The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 97.1 to 83.2, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Honda Pilot comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Dodge Durango vs 2026 Honda Pilot). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Dodge Durango win and lose against its rivals?
The Durango trails on space & cargo in 2 of 2, fuel & range in 6 of 7. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.