Dodge Durango vs Tesla Model X

The Tesla Model X is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 105 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Dodge Durango, a 84 mpg advantage and costs about $2,250 less per year to fuel.

Across 4 measured categories, the Tesla Model X leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2027

Dodge Durango

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 65 configurations

21mpg combined (best)
All Dodge Durango specs

2016–2026

Tesla Model X

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 41 configurations

105mpg combined (best)
All Tesla Model X specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricDodge DurangoTesla Model X
Best combined MPG21 mpg105 mpg
Best city MPG19 mpg110 mpg
Best highway MPG26 mpg101 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$2,950$700
Lowest CO2 output414 g/miNot available
Engines offered6.4, 6.2, 5.7, 3.6Not available
TransmissionsAutomatic 8-spdAutomatic (A1)
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesPremium, Midgrade, RegularElectricity
EPA classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Years covered2015–20272016–2026
Configurations on record6541

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

Durango vs Model X: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Dodge Durango or the Tesla Model X?

The Tesla Model X is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 105 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Dodge Durango, a 84 mpg advantage and costs about $2,250 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Tesla Model X runs about $700 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,950 for the Dodge Durango — a difference of roughly $2,250 per year.

What engines do the Durango and Model X offer?

Dodge Durango: 6.4, 6.2, 5.7, 3.6. Tesla Model X: no engine data on record.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Dodge Durango and the Tesla Model X as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.

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