1998 Dodge Durango Specs

• The 1998 Dodge Durango is a four-wheel-drive sport utility vehicle. Although the 1998 Durango is considered a compact SUV, it offers seating for eight people. According to the Allpar website, "The 1998 Dodge Durango sought to do for SUVs what the Dakota did for pickups: strike a balance between the heavy-duty loads and cargo space of a big truck and the parkability and handling of a small truck."

Engines and Performance

• The 1998 Dodge Durango is equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission and comes with two engine options: a 5.2-liter V8 or a 5.9-liter V8. Both have 16 valves, roller followers and hydraulic lifters. The standard 5.2-liter, Magnum V8 generates 230 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. The 5.9-liter, Magnum V8 generates 245 horsepower and 335 pound-feet of torque. The 5.2-liter engine has a 3.91-inch bore and a 3.31-inch stroke, while the 5.9-liter engine has a 4.00-inch bore and a 3.58-inch stroke.

Space, Cargo and Dimensions

• Both versions of the 1998 Dodge Durango have four doors and the same interior and exterior dimensions. The Durango offers 41.9 inches of front legroom, 35.4 inches of rear legroom, 39.8 inches of front headroom and 40.6 inches of rear headroom. It has front hip room measuring 56.7 inches, rear hip room measuring 56.0 inches, front shoulder room measuring 57.3 inches and rear shoulder room measuring 57.6 inches. It has a wheelbase of 116 inches, a width of 71.5 inches, a height of 72.9 inches and an overall length of 193.3 inches. The 5.2-liter V8 weighs 4,689 pounds and has a payload of 1,787 pounds. The 5.9-liter V8 weighs 4,736 pounds and has a payload of 1,752 pounds. Both versions have a maximum cargo volume of 88.0 cubic feet.

Fuel Economy and Safety Features

• The 5.2-liter Durango offers a fuel economy of 13 miles per gallon in the city and 17 mpg on the highway. The 5.9-liter version gets 12 mpg in the city and 16 mpg on the highway. All 1998 Dodge Durangos are equipped with rear-wheel anti-lock brakes and driver-side and passenger-side front impact airbags. The 1998 Durango also comes with an anti-theft security system and a panic alarm.