Durango vs Acadia

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Dodge Durango
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Durango

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GMC Acadia
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Acadia

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Specifications

  Durango Acadia
Manufacturer Dodge GMC
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Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel economy 16.0 mpg 21.5 mpg
CO₂ emissions 435 g/mi–658 g/mi 404 g/mi–423 g/mi
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Common issues

Dodge Durango

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GMC Acadia

The 2024 and 2025 Acadia models have the most service brake complaints, with 14 and 24 complaints respectively, making brakes the top problem area on the redesigned third-generation model. Specific fault modes are not documented, but a pre-purchase inspection of pads, rotors, calipers, and brake-control modules is recommended. Unaddressed brake faults can degrade stopping performance. No specific repair cost is available, though the Acadia's average annual repair cost is $734.

Electrical system problems are a top complaint category for five consecutive model years (2020-2024), with complaint counts ranging from 7 to 27. Common consequences include warning-light malfunctions, infotainment/screen failures, accessory power losses, or intermittent starting issues. Buyers should verify all electronics, including the 15-inch touchscreen on 2024+ models, during a test drive. No issue-specific repair cost is provided; the average annual repair cost is $734.

Powertrain complaints are a leading category for the Acadia in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024, with the 2020 model year rated the worst overall due to powertrain issues. Specific failure modes are not described, but they may relate to transmission concerns or engine performance problems. A mechanical inspection and transmission-fluid service history review are advisable, especially for 2020-2021 examples. No issue-specific repair cost is available; the average annual repair cost is $734.

About this comparison

Dodge Durango and GMC Acadia suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

Both models use Gasoline. Fuel economy is Durango — 16.0 mpg; Acadia — 21.5 mpg. Acadia uses less energy in everyday driving.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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