Ford Expedition vs Dodge Durango

The Dodge Durango is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 21 mpg combined versus 20 mpg for the Ford Expedition, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the Dodge Durango leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2027

Ford Expedition

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 49 configurations

20mpg combined (best)
All Ford Expedition specs

2015–2027

Dodge Durango

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 65 configurations

21mpg combined (best)
All Dodge Durango specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricFord ExpeditionDodge Durango
Best combined MPG20 mpg21 mpg
Best city MPG17 mpg19 mpg
Best highway MPG24 mpg26 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$3,100$2,950
Lowest CO2 output441 g/mi414 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start6.4, 6.2, 5.7, 3.6
TransmissionsAutomatic (S10), Automatic (S6)Automatic 8-spd
DrivetrainsPart-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesRegularPremium, Midgrade, Regular
EPA classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Years covered2015–20272015–2027
Configurations on record4965

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

Expedition vs Durango: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Ford Expedition or the Dodge Durango?

The Dodge Durango is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 21 mpg combined versus 20 mpg for the Ford Expedition, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $150 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 $3,100 for the Ford Expedition — a difference of roughly $150 per year.

What engines do the Expedition and Durango offer?

Ford Expedition: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start. Dodge Durango: 6.4, 6.2, 5.7, 3.6.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

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

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