Dodge Durango vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Specs Compared
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The Toyota Land Cruiser is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Dodge Durango, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $350 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Toyota Land Cruiser leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Dodge Durango
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 65 configurations
2015–2027
Toyota Land Cruiser
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 11 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Dodge Durango | Toyota Land Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 21 mpg | 23 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 19 mpg | 22 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 26 mpg ✓ | 25 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,950 ✓ | $3,300 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 414 g/mi | 379 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | 6.4, 6.2, 5.7, 3.6 | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, 5.7 |
| Transmissions | Automatic 8-spd | Automatic (S8), Automatic (S6) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Midgrade, Regular | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 65 | 11 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Dodge Durango vs Toyota Land Cruiser dimensions and size
The Dodge Durango is 3.5 inches longer than the Toyota Land Cruiser on a wheelbase 7.5 inches longer, and 50.7 lbs lighter. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Dodge Durango (2026) | Toyota Land Cruiser (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200 in | 196.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 76 in | 78 in | 2 in |
| Height | 70.9 in | 76 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.7 in | 112.2 in | 7.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,987 lbs | 5,038 lbs | 51 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Dodge Durango vs Toyota Land Cruiser: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Dodge Durango burns about $2,950 of fuel annually against $3,300 for the Toyota Land Cruiser. That $350 yearly gap compounds to roughly $1,750 over five years and $2,800 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City versus highway split: the Toyota Land Cruiser is the stronger commuter at 22 mpg city, while the Dodge Durango pulls ahead on the interstate at 26 mpg highway. If most of your driving is stop-and-go traffic the city figure is the one to weigh; for long-distance highway mileage the reverse is true, and the two vehicles effectively swap places depending on how you drive.
Powertrain choice: the Dodge Durango is recorded with 4 distinct engine configurations (6.4, 6.2, 5.7), the Toyota Land Cruiser with 2 (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, 5.7). Across 65 recorded Dodge Durango configurations and 11 for the Toyota Land Cruiser, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the Dodge Durango is offered with All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, the Toyota Land Cruiser with 4-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Tailpipe emissions: at their cleanest configurations the Toyota Land Cruiser emits 379 g/mile of CO2 versus 414 g/mile for the Dodge Durango. Emissions track fuel consumption almost exactly, so the cleaner vehicle here is also the cheaper one to fuel.
Durango vs Land Cruiser: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Dodge Durango or the Toyota Land Cruiser?
The Toyota Land Cruiser is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Dodge Durango, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $350 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Dodge Durango runs about $2,950 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,300 for the Toyota Land Cruiser — a difference of roughly $350 per year.
What engines do the Durango and Land Cruiser offer?
Dodge Durango: 6.4, 6.2, 5.7, 3.6. Toyota Land Cruiser: SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, 5.7.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Dodge Durango and the Toyota Land Cruiser as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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