Compare 2021 Dodge Durango GT vs. 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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The Dodge Durango at Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Crestview is one of the most dynamic three-row SUVs on the market. The 2021 Dodge Durango continues its tradition of being one of the most powerful SUVs in its class this year with a newly-available engine added to its list of power options. For the first time, you can now get a supercharged V8 engine for the top SRT trims that cranks out a class-leading 710 HP in power. The Durango matches its new power output with an updated exterior look that enhances its impressive performance capabilities. Despite the fact that it’s one of the strongest SUVs on the road, the Durango will please the whole family with three rows of seats, captain’s chairs, and a new 10-inch infotainment system ranked as the best in its class. The Durango also outperforms many of its competitors, including the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, in power and towing. The Durango also has a more high-tech and spacious interior, and its styling is more distinctive compared to the Jeep.

Performance and Tow Rating

There are numerous engines available for the Dodge Durango at Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Crestview. When you book a Dodge Durango online test drive at our dealership, you’ll have the chance to try out as many engines as you want to find your perfect power level. This year, the Durango also adds a special tow package on its higher-end engines to help reach its impressive tow rating of 8,700 pounds. With the tow package, the Durango can outperform the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which tows 7,200 pounds at most as its maximum tow rating. With the Durango, you will get a V6 engine to start with that produces 295 HP in power and 260 LB-FT in torque. On the R/T and Citadel trims you can upgrade to a more powerful V8 engine with a 5.7L capacity. This engine increases the Durango’s power generation to 360 HP and 390 LB-FT in torque. With the SRT trims come a 6.4L V8 that ups the SUV’s power rating to 475 HP and a new engine added for 2021 that delivers 710 HP instead and about 645 LB-FT of torque. The Jeep Grand Cherokee also has multiple engines available. However, the most power you can expect from the Jeep is 707 HP.

Interior and Amenities

As you’ll see when you schedule a Dodge Durango online test drive through Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Crestview, the 2021 Durango has a more spacious interior than the Grand Cherokee’s cabin, and it also has more flexible seating arrangements. The Dodge Durango has a total volume of 84.5 cubic feet of storage capacity, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee has a maximum of 36.5 cubic feet of storage room. The Dodge has seven different seating and color combinations, including perforated leather seats, while the Grand Cherokee only has a few seating color and material options. With the 2021 Durango you’ll get an 8.4-inch infotainment system to start with and the option of getting a larger 10-inch display, while the Jeep starts off with a 7-inch display and offers an 8.4-inch display at most. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are included on the Durango, while the Jeep only has standard app connectivity.

Style and Design

Another strong suit of the Dodge Durango is its charismatic exterior design and unique style, which you can preview through an online test drive. The Dodge Durango gets some styling refreshments in 2021, including a new front grille design and highly visible standard LED headlights with low-beam and high-beam settings. The Durango can be finished in 11 different paint colors this year. Fog lights and roof rails are also standard, along with 18-inch wheels. The Grand Cherokee does not come standard with roof rails or LED lighting. It also lacks the Durango’s custom finish options, including racing stripes, and it has fewer paint choices.

Contact Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Crestview today for an online test drive and more details on the 2021 Dodge Durango.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.