2003 Dodge Durango - Specs

Engine	4.7-Liter Magnum®, SOHC SMPI Magnum V-8	5.9-Liter Magnum®, OHV SMPI V-8
Availability	Standard - All	Optional — All
Type and Description	V-8, liquid-cooled	8-cylinder, 90° V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement	287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm)	360 cu. in. (5895 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke	3.66 x 3.41 (93.0 x 86.5)	4.00 x 3.58 (101.6 x 90.9)
Valve System	Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers	OHV, 16 valves, roller followers, hydraulic lifters
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless	Sequential multi-portpoint electronic
Construction	Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads	Cast-iron block and heads
Compression Ratio	9.3:1	8.9:1
Power (SAE net)	235 @ 4800 rpm (a)	245 bhp @ 4000 rpm
	230 @ 4800 rpm(b)
Torque (SAE net)	295 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm	335 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm
Max. Engine Speed	6000 rpm (electronically limited)	5250 rpm
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity	6 qt. (5.7L)	5 qt. (4.7L)
Emission Controls	Mini-catalysts (b); three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, engine modifications (a)(c)	Mini-catalyst(a), three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, engine modifications(b)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)	2WD: 14/19	12/17
	4WD: 13/18
(a) With EPA Tier 1 exhaust emission controls. (b) With California Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) exhaust emission controls. (c) Meets Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) requirements in California: Meets EPA Tier 1 requirements in all other states.

Transmission	5-45RFE, Automatic 5-Speed	46RE, Automatic 4-Speed Overdrive
Availability	Included with 4.7-liter engine	Included with 5.9-liter engine
Description	Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch	Hydraulic control, electronically controlled governor, overdrive lockout and converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st	3.00	2.45
2nd	1.67 — upshift	1.45
	1.50 — kick-down
3rd	1.00	1.00
4th	0.75	0.69
5th	0.67	—
Overall Top Gear	2.34 with 3.55 axle	2.45 with 3.55 axle
	2.59 with 3.92 axle	2.70 with 3.92 axle

Transfer Case	NV133HD	NV233HD	NV244HD
Availability	Standard with 4WD on Sport	Standard with 4WD	Standard — R/T, optional all other 4WD
Type	Part-time electronically shifted	Part-time electronically shifted	Full-time electronically shifted
Operating Modes	2WD; Neutral; 4WD High, Locked	4WD Low, Locked; Neutral; 2WD; 4WD High, Locked	4WD Low, Locked; Neutral; 4WD; 4WD High, Locked
Low-Range Ratio	None	2.72	2.72
Center Differential	None	None	Planetary with lock

Electrical System	2003 Dodge Durango
Alternator	136-amp — Standard
	160-amp — Optional
Battery	Maintenance-free 600 CCA — Standard
	750 CCA — Optional

Dimensions and Capabilities		2WD	4WD
Wheelbase		116.0 (2948)	116.2 (2952)
Track	Front	60.9 with 16" x 7" wheels	61.6 with 16" x 7" wheels
		62.0 with 16" x 8" wheels and 17" x 9" wheels	62.6 with 16" x 8"
	Rear	61.9 with 16" x 7" wheels	61.9 with 16" x 7" wheels
		62.9 with 16" x 8" wheels	62.9 with 16" x 8" 17" x 9" wheels
Overall Length		193.5 (4916)	193.5 (4916)
Overall Width(b)		71.3 (1811)	71.3 (1816)
Overall Height		70.5 (1791)	72.0 (1828)
Load Floor Height		29.9 (760)	31.2 (792)
Sill Step Height		18.0 (458)	20.0 (508)
Ground Clearance	Front axle	8.6 (219)	8.8 (225)
	Rear axle	8.5 (216)	8.5 (216)
	Minimum	8.5 (216)	8.5 (216)
Approach Angle		23.8°	28.9°
Ramp Breakover Angle		19.3°	19.0°
Departure Angle		23.4°	25.1°
Frontal Area		—	29.5 sq. ft.
Drag coefficient		—
Fuel tank capacity		25 gal. (95L)	25 gal. (95L)
Curb Weight (estimated)	4.7-liter engine	4379 lbs. (1986 kg)	4629 lbs. (2100 kg)
	5.9-liter engine	4483 lbs. (2033 kg)	4726 lbs. (2144 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating		6050 lbs. (2745 kg)	6400 lbs. (2900 kg)
Payload (estimated)	4.7-liter engine	1670 lbs. (758 kg)	1770 lbs. (803 kg)
	5.9-liter engine	1570 lbs. (712 kg)	1670 lbs. (758 kg)
a) All dimensions measured at curb weight. (b) At seating reference point.

Accomodations	Standard	With Optional Third Seat
Seating Capacity, Front/Second/Rear	2/3/ — or 3/3/—	2/3/2 or 3/3/2
Front Seat
Head room	39.8 (1012)	39.8 (1012)
Leg room	41.9 (1063)	41.9 (1063)
Shoulder room	57.6 (1463)	57.6 (1463)
Hip room	56.9 (1445)	56.9 (1445)
Seat travel	8.6 (219)	8.6 (219)
Recliner range	27°	27°
SAE volume cu.ft.(cu.m)	51.7 (1.46)	51.7 (1.46)
Second Seat
Head room	40.2 (1021)	40.3 (1023)
Leg room	37.3 (947)	35.4 (898)
Shoulder room	57.5 (1461)	57.9 (1471)
Hip room	56.0 (1422)	55.1 (1398)
SAE volume cu.ft.(cu.m)	49.9 (1.41)	47.7 (1.35)
Third Seat
Head room	—	37.7 (956)
Leg room	—	30.7 (779)
Shoulder room	—	56.5 (1435)
Hip room	—	45.2 (1148)
SAE volume cu.ft.(cu.m)	—	34.0 (0.96)
Interior Volume
All seats up	50.5 cu. ft. (1430L)	18.8 cu. ft (532L)
Third seat folded	—	51.3 cu. ft. (1453L)
All seats folded	88.0 cu. ft. (2482L)	88.0 cu. ft. (2482L)
Width Between Wheelhouses	45.6 (1160)	45.6 (1160)

Body and Frame	2WD	4WD
Layout	Longitudinal front engine, Hotchkiss drive	Longitudinal front engine, Hotchkiss drive, transfer case
Construction	Ladder-type frame, steel body mounted on 12 rubber isolators	Ladder-type frame, steel body mounted on 12 rubber isolators

Suspension	2WD	4WD
Front	Upper and lower “A” arms, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar	Upper and lower “A” arms, torsion bars, gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear	Live axle, four-leaf longitudinal springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar	Live axle, four-leaf longitudinal springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

Steering	2WD	4WD
Type	Power rack and pinion	Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio	14.8:1	16.1:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)	36.1 ft. (10.9 m)	37.4 ft. (11.3 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	2.86	3.18

Brakes		2003 Dodge Durango
Standard
Front	Size and type	12.1 x 1.1 (308 x 28) vented disc with 2.1 (54) twin-piston sliding calipers
	Swept area	215 sq. in. (1388 sq. cm)
Rear	Size and type	12.5 x 0.9 (317 x 22) disc with rear wheel anti-lock brakes
	Swept area	155.5 sq. in. (1003 sq. cm)
Optional
Front	Size and type	12.1 x 1.1 (308 x 28) vented disc with 2.1 (54) twin-piston sliding calipers
	Swept area	215 sq. in. (1388 sq. cm)
Rear	Size and type	12.5 x 0.9 (317 x 22) disc(a) with 2.1 (54) single-piston sliding caliper
	Swept area	200 sq. in. (1292 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type		Tandem diaphragm vacuum
(a) Available with ABS.

Trailer Towing
Engine	Axle Ratio	Gross Combined Weight Rating (a)	Maximum Trailer Weight (b)
2WD
4.7L V-8	3.55	9200 lbs. (4175 kg)	4650 lbs. (2109 kg)
	3.92	10,500 lbs. (4775 kg)	5950 lbs. (2699 kg)
5.9L V-8	3.55	10,500 lbs. (4775 kg)	5850 lbs. (2654 kg)
	3.92	12,200 lbs. (5530 kg)	7550 lbs. (3425 kg)
4WD
4.7L V-8	3.55	9200 lbs. (4175 kg)	4400 lbs. (1996 kg)
	3.92	10,500 lbs. (4775 kg)	5700 lbs. (2586 kg)
5.9L V-8	3.55	10,500 lbs. (4775 kg)	5600 lbs. (2540 kg)
	3.92	12,200 lbs. (5530 kg)	7300 lbs. (3311 kg)
(a) Gross combined weight rating is the maximum allowable combined weight of loaded vehicle and trailer. It includes the weight of passengers, cargo and fuel in the vehicle and cargo in the trailer. (b) Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings include cargo and fluids in the trailer and 150 lbs. for the driver and must be decreased by the weight of optional equipment, trailer hitch, cargo and passengers. Load equalizing hitch recommended for trailers over 2000 lbs.

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