Dodge Durango vs Toyota Highlander
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Toyota Highlander
Overview
| Spec | Dodge DurangoGT | Toyota HighlanderXLE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | GT | XLE |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge DurangoGT | Toyota HighlanderXLE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,995 (best) | $45,270 |
| Lowest listing price | $31,477 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $48,138 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $59,900 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 12 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge DurangoGT | Toyota HighlanderXLE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | — | 17.9 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge DurangoGT | Toyota HighlanderXLE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 295 hp (best) | 265 hp |
| Torque | — | 310 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | — | 2.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge DurangoGT | Toyota HighlanderXLE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | — | 84.3 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 5,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,225 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 4,376 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | — | 112.2 in (best) |
| Length | — | 194.9 in (best) |
| Width | — | 76 in (best) |
| Height | — | 68.1 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge DurangoGT | Toyota HighlanderXLE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Dodge Durango | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GT $38,995 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XLE $45,270 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | GT Plus $40,995 MSRP | XLE $47,020 MSRP |
| 3 | GT HEMI $43,675 MSRP | XSE $47,340 MSRP |
| 4 | GT Plus HEMI $43,675 MSRP | Limited $49,725 MSRP |
| 5 | GT Premium HEMI $43,675 MSRP | Limited $51,475 MSRP |
| 6 | Pursuit $46,085 MSRP | Platinum $52,925 MSRP |
| 7 | SRT Hellcat $80,495 MSRP | Platinum $54,675 MSRP |
| 8 | SRT Jailbreak $80,495 MSRP | — |
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