2020 Dodge Durango vs 2019 Ford Edge

The 2019 Ford Edge received a facelift that included a new grille, headlights, and lower front fascia, giving it a sportier appearance. The rear was updated with new taillights and a larger black panel replacing the red connector between the taillights. Despite these exterior updates, the interior remained largely unchanged from previous models, feeling dated and heavily reliant on plastics. The cabin featured a new rotary shifter and plenty of standard and available features across its SE, SEL, Titanium, and ST trims. The ST trim added performance touches like a blacked-out grille, 20-inch wheels, and an upgraded exhaust system, but the overall interior design still felt outdated.

The 2020 Dodge Durango carried over its styling from a 2014 update, with its third generation dating back to 2011. The cabin design was straightforward but felt dated compared to its Jeep Grand Cherokee sibling, which had received more significant updates. The Durango was set to receive a refresh for the 2021 model year, promising more aggressive exterior styling and a reworked cabin. The 2020 model offered trims like SXT, GT, Citadel, R/T, and SRT, each adding various features and styling cues. The SRT trim stood out with its aggressive lower front fascia, auto-leveling headlights, and unique leather-and-suede seats.

The 2019 Ford Edge offered a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine for non-ST trims, producing 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. This engine was paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The ST trim featured a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, delivering 335 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque, exclusively with all-wheel drive. The ST provided fantastic acceleration and impressive cornering abilities, making it a balanced and precise performer. Fuel economy for the base engine was 22 mpg city, 29 highway, and 25 combined, while the ST returned 19/26/21 mpg.

The 2020 Dodge Durango offered a range of engines across its trims. The SXT, GT, and Citadel came with a 3.6-liter V6 engine, producing 293 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The R/T trim featured a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 with 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque, also available on the Citadel. The SRT trim boasted a 6.4-liter Hemi V8, delivering 475 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. All engines were paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive options. The SRT trim offered a performance-tuned suspension, Brembo brakes, and Dodge SRT performance pages for detailed drive mode customization.

The 2019 Ford Edge's cabin, though dated, was practical with deep cargo bins, USB ports, and large bottle holders. The front seats were comfortable, but the ST's bucket seats were not ideal for taller individuals. The rear seats provided ample head- and legroom, and the cargo space was generous with 39 cubic feet behind the rear seats, expanding to 73.4 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.

The 2020 Dodge Durango offered 17.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, expanding to 47.7 cubic feet with the third row folded, and 84.5 cubic feet with both the second and third rows folded. The Durango's cabin was spacious, with comfortable front seats and a choice of a three-passenger bench or captain's chairs for the second row. The third row was best suited for children. The Durango also featured multiple cargo bins, bottle- and cupholders, and various trays for gear storage.

The 2019 Ford Edge's base infotainment system featured a small 4.2-inch non-touchscreen with basic functionality, including a USB port, WiFi hotspot, and Bluetooth. Higher trims offered an 8-inch Sync 3 infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration. The system was user-friendly despite its middling graphics.

The 2020 Dodge Durango's SXT and GT trims came with a 7-inch touchscreen, while higher trims featured an 8.4-inch touchscreen with the Uconnect infotainment system. Uconnect was praised for its straightforward menu layout and simple navigation. The system included Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and optional navigation and SiriusXM Travel Link on higher trims. The R/T, Citadel, and SRT trims also offered a premium audio system with nine speakers and a subwoofer, with an optional 19-speaker Harman Kardon system.

The 2019 Ford Edge came standard with a reversing camera, traction control, and a full array of airbags. It also included Ford’s Co-Pilot360 suite of driver-assistance features, such as automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, automatic high-beams, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. Higher trims could be upgraded with the Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package, adding adaptive cruise control, evasive steering assist, and a lane-centering system.

The 2020 Dodge Durango included front- and side-impact airbags, electronic stability control, hill-start assist, and trailer sway control. Rear parking sensors were available on the SXT and standard on higher trims. The Technology Group package added adaptive cruise control, forward-collision avoidance, and lane-departure warning. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-path detection were also available. The Durango earned a four-star rating from the NHTSA and a Moderate score in driver’s side small-front overlap testing from the IIHS.