2026 Dodge Durango vs. 2026 GMC Acadia Review

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2026 Dodge
Durango

MSRP*: $38,995 to $79,995
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2026 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $43,700 to $64,900
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MPG - City 12 - 18 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 17 - 25 MPG 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 85.1 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 293-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 360-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 710-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 295 - 710 hp 328 hp
Towing Capacity 6,200 - 8,700 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 200.8 - 201.0 in 204.0 in
Exterior Width 75.8 - 76.4 in 79.6 - 80.0 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.6 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 41.2 - 42.6 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Acadia than in the Dodge Durango, due to its greater head- and legroom. The GMC Acadia will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Dodge Durango.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Dodge Durango as you will with the GMC Acadia, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Dodge Durango is a better financial choice over the GMC Acadia, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Dodge Durango is much slimmer than the GMC Acadia, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Dodge Durango takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the GMC Acadia.

Handling
The Dodge Durango has a larger turning radius than the GMC Acadia, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Dodge Durango has a little more horsepower than the GMC Acadia.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Dodge Durango transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the GMC Acadia.

Utility
The Dodge Durango has less seating than the GMC Acadia, making the GMC Acadia the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Dodge Durango has less cargo space than the GMC Acadia, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.