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2026 Ford Explorer vs 2026 Dodge Durango

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 24 MPG vs 20 MPG combined — Ford Explorer is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2800 vs $3400 — Ford Explorer saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Ford Explorer 2026 Dodge Durango
Year20262026
ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveRear-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic 8-spd
Cylinders46
Displacement (L)2.33.6
City MPG2018
Highway MPG2925
Combined MPG2420
Annual Fuel Cost$2800$3400
CO₂ (g/mile)377.0434.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score5/104/10
EPA GHG Score5/104/10
Overall Safety4/5 ★
Frontal Crash4/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover3/5
🚗 2026 Ford Explorer

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 24 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Dodge Durango

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 20 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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