Compare the2022 Toyota SequoiaVS 2021 Dodge Durango

The Toyota Sequoia has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Durango doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

The Sequoia’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the Durango and is not available with SXT.

The Sequoia has a standard blind spot warning system which uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. A system to reveal vehicles in the Durango’s blind spot costs extra.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Sequoia has a standard cross-path warning system, which uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. Cross-path warning costs extra on the Durango.

The Sequoia’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Durango doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the Sequoia and the Durango have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras and available four-wheel drive.

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the Sequoia is 1.3% to 2.7% less likely to roll over than the Durango.

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Sequoia for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Dodge doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Durango.

For smoother operation, better efficiency and fewer moving parts, the Sequoia has an overhead cam design, rather than the old pushrod design of the 5.7 V8 in the Durango.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Sequoia has a 180-amp alternator. The Durango’s standard 160-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Sequoia’s reliability 42 points higher than the Durango.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Dodge vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 27 more problems per 100 vehicles, Dodge is ranked 17th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Dodge vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in reliability. Dodge is ranked 10th.

The Sequoia’s 5.7 DOHC V8 produces 88 more horsepower (381 vs. 293) and 141 lbs.-ft. more torque (401 vs. 260) than the Durango’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6. The Sequoia’s 5.7 DOHC V8 produces 86 more horsepower (381 vs. 295) and 141 lbs.-ft. more torque (401 vs. 260) than the Durango Dual Exhaust’s optional 3.6 DOHC V6. The Sequoia’s 5.7 DOHC V8 produces 21 more horsepower (381 vs. 360) and 11 lbs.-ft. more torque (401 vs. 390) than the Durango’s optional 5.7 V8.

As tested in Motor Trend the Toyota Sequoia is faster than the Dodge Durango:

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Toyota Sequoia uses regular unleaded gasoline. The Durango with the 5.7 V8 engine requires mid-grade for maximum efficiency, which can cost 5 to 40 cents more per gallon.

The Sequoia has 1.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the Durango (26.4 vs. 24.6 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the Sequoia’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the Durango:

The Sequoia’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs standard on the Durango V6 are solid, not vented.

The Sequoia stops much shorter than the Durango:

For better traction, the Sequoia has larger tires than the Durango (275/65R18 vs. 265/60R18).

The Sequoia has a standard full size spare so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare costs extra on the Durango. Without the option you must depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

The Sequoia has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the Sequoia flat and controlled during cornering. The Durango’s suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Sequoia’s wheelbase is 2.2 inches longer than on the Durango (122 inches vs. 119.8 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Sequoia is 4 inches wider in the front and 5 inches wider in the rear than on the Durango.

The Sequoia TRD Sport 4x4 handles at .78 G’s, while the Durango GT 4x4 pulls only .74 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Sequoia TRD Sport 4x4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.5 seconds quicker than the Durango GT 4x4 (27.3 seconds @ .65 average G’s vs. 28.8 seconds @ .58 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Sequoia’s turning circle is 2.9 feet tighter than the Durango’s (38.1 feet vs. 41 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Sequoia has a 1.9 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Durango (10 vs. 8.1 inches), allowing the Sequoia to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

As tested by Car and Driver while under full throttle, the interior of the Sequoia 4x4 is quieter than the Durango GT 4x4 (71 vs. 76 dB).

The Sequoia has standard seating for 8 passengers; the Durango can only carry up to 7.

The Sequoia has 2.2 inches more front legroom, 5.5 inches more front hip room, 7.9 inches more front shoulder room, 2.3 inches more rear legroom, 4.4 inches more rear hip room, 7.9 inches more rear shoulder room, 1.8 inches more third row legroom, 8 inches more third row hip room and 15.3 inches more third row shoulder room than the Durango.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Sequoia’s middle and third row seats recline. The Durango’s third row seats don’t recline.

The Sequoia’s cargo area provides more volume than the Durango.

The Sequoia’s cargo area is larger than the Durango’s in almost every dimension:

A control in the cargo area automatically lowers or raises the Sequoia’s optional third row seats, to make changing between cargo and passengers easier. The Durango doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

The Sequoia’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the liftgate door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The Durango’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The Sequoia’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Durango’s (7100 vs. 6200 pounds).

The Sequoia’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Durango’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Sequoia has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Durango doesn’t offer headlight washers.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Sequoia to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Durango doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Sequoia is less expensive to operate than the Durango because it costs $100 less to do the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance for 50,000 miles. Typical repairs cost much less on the Sequoia than the Durango, including $200 less for a muffler, $41 less for front brake pads, $47 less for front struts and $486 less for a power steering pump.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Toyota Sequoia, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Dodge Durango isn't recommended.