The 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat vs. the 2025 Dodge Durango: High-Performance SUV Showdown

Two Durangos. One’s stylish, comfy, and seriously powerful. It tows like a truck and drives like a proper rear-wheel-drive machine: superb handling, tighter turns, balanced tire wear, and easier maintenance. That all-around competence is why it’s a favorite at our Dodge dealership. The other Durango? Well, it speaks only one language: speed, power, and grip, because when you’re an SRT, you’ve already got everything.

Powertrain

The difference between the regular Durango (let’s go with the entry-level GT model) and the Durango SRT Hellcat comes down to what’s under the hood. The former is equipped with the Pentastar V6, one of the most proven engines on the market. It delivers 295 horsepower, a max towing capacity of 6,200 pounds, and an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 26 mpg on the highway.
But if you’re craving that signature soundtrack, the Durango SRT Hellcat brings the roar with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that pushes out 710 horsepower and 645 pound-feet of torque. That monstrous output is sent through an eight-speed automatic transmission, then routed to all four wheels via a full-time all-wheel-drive system. And for those keeping a score: it goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.

Interior and Comfort

The GT gives you three rows and seats up to seven, which is perfect if you’ve got a crew to haul around. Dodge has made sure the interior feels premium, even at this base level, with details like heated first-row seats, a 10.1-inch display with navigation, a heated flat-bottom steering wheel, and a three-zone climate control. You can get the full treatment without stepping up to a higher trim.
The six-seater Durango SRT Hellcat, on the flip side, comes fully loaded. Expect things like heated second-row seats, ventilation, 19 Harman Kardon speakers, high-performance seats, and a sunroof. The design also changes depending on the edition. For instance, the SRT Hellcat Hammerhead has Gray Laguna leather seats, while the SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet rocks Ebony Red seats.

Other Mechanical Features

The GT focuses on comfortable, everyday driving, and is packed with features that reflect just that. You’ll get a suspension tuned for efficiency, load-leveling rear shocks, and a power liftgate for convenience.
The SRT Hellcat, however, is all about performance. It has Brembo brakes, a supercharger with a dedicated cooling system, a cast-iron engine block with water jackets between the cylinders, a cold-air scoop in the front fascia, and forged alloy pistons among other heavy-duty components.

Are you ready to experience the 2025 Durango? Stop by Clint Bowyer Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM in Emporia, KS, and get behind the wheel today!

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