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The search for the best midsize crossover can be a daunting one. Almost all passenger vehicle manufacturers in the United States offer at least one. As an intensely competitive market, finding one that fits all your requirements can be tough. Midsize crossovers are perfect for those upsizing from a compact and those who have grown tired of the sheer size that a full-size vehicle comes with.

The 2023 Ford Edge and the 2023 Dodge Durango are two great options in the midsize crossover market. Both come from great American automakers and provide plenty of space and practicality for your cash. The 2023 Edge is based on the model's second generation, which was facelifted in 2019 and received further changes in 2021. The 2023 Durango is based on the aging third-generation of the nameplate, which debuted in 2011 but received facelifts in 2014 and 2021.

Which one is ahead in the best midsize crossover race? We'll compare the 2023 Edge vs. Durango in terms of performance, interior, and safety features to answer this question. If you want to see the new Edge in the metal, you should ring up the sales team of Moore Ford in Hartford, KY.

Interior Comparison

As midsize crossovers, the 2023 Edge and the 2023 Durango are pretty different in terms of what they offer on the passenger and cargo capacity metrics. The 2023 Edge is a two-row, five-adult vehicle with 39 cubic feet of cargo space. The 2023 Durango offers seating for seven adults across three rows but only has 17 cubic feet of cargo space as a result.

Unless you plan on regularly carrying seven adults, the 2023 Edge's two-row configuration with more luggage space makes excellent sense. Furthermore, the 2023 Edge's cabin looks and feels much nicer than the 2023 Durango, which shows its age.

The edge that the 2023 Edge has over the 2023 Durango is even more apparent in terms of infotainment. Both vehicles support Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, but while the 2023 Durango comes with an 8.4-inch or 10.1-inch touch screen, all 2023 Edge models receive a large 12-inch touch screen. Ford’s latest Sync 4A software is miles ahead of what’s on the Dodge, and it even receives seamless over-the-air updates for the latest features and bug fixes.

Ford Edge Interior

Dodge Durango Interior

Performance Comparison

The 2023 Edge offers two smart gasoline engine choices. The base engine is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that’s turbocharged and offers 250 horsepower. It sends drive to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission and an intelligent all-wheel-drive system. The professional testers at Car and Driver have timed this variant at under seven seconds in the zero-to-60 benchmark.

If you want more performance, the Edge ST gets a turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 that sends 335 horsepower to all four wheels via the same eight-speed automatic transmission and intelligent all-wheel-drive system. This was enough for the 2023 Edge ST to come close to 5.5 seconds in Car and Driver’s zero-to-60 testing regime.

The 2023 Durango is rather old-school, with thirsty, naturally aspirated V6 and V8 offerings. The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 offers 290 horsepower, and the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 serves up 360 horsepower. An eight-speed automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels, but you can specify an all-wheel-drive system if desired.

Safety Features Comparison

The 2023 Edge and the 2023 Durango include airbags, stability control, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, child safety locks, brake assist, and daytime running lamps as standard safety features. The 2023 Edge also comes with automated emergency braking, which is optional on the 2023 Durango. Both vehicles can be optioned with adaptive cruise control.

Find the 2023 Edge in Hartford, KY

It’s clear that the 2023 Edge has got the edge (pun intended) on the 2023 Durango in this Ford vs. Dodge comparison. It offers a more versatile cabin layout, a better infotainment system, more efficient yet powerful powertrains, and better safety features as standard. Let’s also remember that every 2023 Edge comes with an intelligent all-wheel-drive system too. So head over to Moore Ford in Hartford, KY, and test drive a 2023 Edge today.

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