Dodge Durango vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Durango & Grand Cherokee: Two SUVs with Power and Plenty of Room
If you’re shopping for a spacious and powerful SUV that’s ready for both family life and weekend adventures, the Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee are two standout options worth comparing. These bold SUVs offer impressive performance, versatile seating, and advanced features that cater to comfort, capability, and safety. Whether you’re drawn to the muscular edge of the Durango or the rugged refinement of the Grand Cherokee, both vehicles deliver the room and power your family needs to tackle daily drives or road trips with confidence.
Performance & Towing
When it comes to performance and towing capability, both the Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee deliver impressive power under the hood. The Dodge Durango offers a range of engine options, including a 3.6L V6 with 295 horsepower and an available 5.7L HEMI V8 producing up to 360 horsepower. For maximum muscle, the Durango SRT 392 cranks out 475 horsepower and boasts a best-in-class maximum towing capacity of 8,700 pounds. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is equally versatile, starting with a 3.6L V6 engine that delivers 293 horsepower and offering available powertrains like the 5.7L V8 and 4xe plug-in hybrid. When properly equipped, the Grand Cherokee can tow up to 7,200 pounds. Both SUVs offer advanced towing features like trailer sway control, integrated trailer brake controllers, and available all-wheel-drive systems, giving drivers the confidence to haul boats, campers, or trailers with ease.
Dodge Durango Engine Options
- 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque: 295 hp and 260lb-ft of torque
- 5.7L HEMI V8: 360 hp and 390lb-ft of torque
- Supercharged 6.2L Hemi V8 (SRT Hellcat): 710 hp and 645lb-ft of torque
Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Options
- 3.6L Penestar V6: 293 hp and 260lb-ft of torque
- 2.0L Turbocharged I4 (4xe): 375hp and 470lb-ft of torque
Cargo, Safety, & Technology
Both SUVs offer a blend of space, safety, and modern technology, but each brings unique strengths to the table. The Dodge Durango provides up to 85.1 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded, making it ideal for larger families or those needing extra room for gear. The Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a maximum of around 70.8 cubic feet in the two-row model, with slightly less in the plug-in hybrid 4xe trims due to battery placement, but excels in off-road versatility and luxury. In terms of safety, both vehicles come equipped with advanced driver-assist features like blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking. On the tech front, the Durango boasts an available 10.1-inch Uconnect touchscreen and a separate 7-inch gauge cluster display, while the Grand Cherokee offers a 10.25-inch digital cluster display and available head-up display, along with options like a rear-seat entertainment system and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Whether you prioritize maximum cargo space or upscale technology, both SUVs deliver confidence and convenience for today’s drivers.
Differences Between the Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee
| 2025 Durango Features | 2025 Grand Cherokee Features |
|---|---|
| Seating capacity up to 7 passengers | Seating capacity of up to 5 passengers |
| 19/26 mpg | 19/26 mpg. Hybrid increases to 56MPGe |
| No hybrid option | Hybrid option |
| RWD or AWD powertrain | RWD or 4x4 system with higher off-road capability |
| Cargo capacity of 85.1 cu. ft. | Cargo capacity of 70.8 cu. ft. |
| Towing capacity of 6,200-8,700 lbs | Towing capacity of 7,200 lbs |
| 7” gauge cluster with separate Uconnect touchscreen | 10.25” gauge cluster |
| Acoustic windshield | Acoustic windshield, front & rear glass |
Visit Lum’s CDJR and Test Drive Both the Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee
Visit Lum’s CDJR in Oregon to test drive both the Dodge Durango for sale and Jeep Grand Cherokee for sale and see which SUV is the perfect fit for your lifestyle. Whether you're drawn to the Durango’s powerful towing capability and spacious interior or the Grand Cherokee’s refined design and advanced technology, our team is here to help you explore every feature firsthand. Plus, you can value your trade-in right at our dealership and apply that amount toward your next vehicle. Stop by Lum’s CDJR today and let us help you take the next step toward owning or leasing the SUV that works best for you.