The 2009 Dodge Durango is a four-door sport utility vehicle (SUV) that can carry up to eight passengers. The Durango is available as SE 2WD, SLT 2WD, SE 4WD, SLT 4WD, Limited 2WD, Limited 4WD and the Durango Hybrid.
Durango SE, SLT - Both of the SE 2WD and the SLT 2WD models offer a standard 3.7L V6, 12-valve engine that delivers 210 hp. This comes standard with a four-speed automatic transmission. The EPA has rated this engine and transmission configuration at 14 mpg in the city and 20 mpg when driving on the highway. This creates a combined fuel economy rating of 16 mpg. The Durango SE 4WD trim offers a 4.7L V8 16-valve engine that produces 303 hp and is E85 compatible. This engine comes standard with a five-speed automatic transmission. The EPA has given this gas model a fuel economy rating of 14 mpg in the city and 19 mpg when driving on the highway for a combined rating of 15 mpg. When the engine is using E85 fuel, the fuel economy rating is 9 mpg in the city and 13 mpg when driving on the highway for a combined rating of 10 mpg.
Two larger engines are available as optional equipment (a 4.7L and a 5.7L).
The Durango SLT 4WD offers the same engine and transmission combination as the SE 4WD model. Therefore, it offers the same fuel economy rating for both the gasoline and E85 variations. This trim also offers a larger gasoline engine as an option. This larger engine is the 5.7L V8 engine that comes standard paired to a five-speed transmission. This is the same optional engine that is available for the SLT 2WD trim. The EPA fuel economy rating on this larger engine and the same five-speed transmission is still 14 mpg in the city and 20 mpg when driving on the highway for a combined fuel economy rating of 16 mpg.