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Three engines. All of them HEMI® V8s. 360 horsepower to 710. The 2027 Dodge Durango is the only three-row SUV with V8 power across the entire lineup, which means the question is not whether you get a V8 — it is which one. That choice drives everything else: what it tows, what it costs to run, what fuel it takes, and how it feels the first time you merge onto Highway 7 with a full load. Here is the honest breakdown.
Vehicle details for the 2027 Durango come from the most current information Dodge has released and can change as the model year progresses. We update this page as new details are confirmed — what you see here reflects what you can order right now.
Quick Answer
The 2027 Dodge Durango offers three HEMI® V8 engines across eight trims, with all-wheel drive standard on every one. The 5.7L HEMI V8 makes 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft on the GT, GT Plus and GT Premium, rated 14 city and 21 highway, towing 7,200 pounds or 8,700 with Tow ’n Go. The 6.4L HEMI V8 makes 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft on the R/T 392 grades, rated 13 and 19, towing 8,700 pounds. The supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 makes 710 horsepower and 645 lb-ft on the SRT® Hellcat and Jailbreak, rated 12 and 17, towing 8,700 pounds. All three pair with an eight-speed automatic.
All Three 2027 Durango Engines, Side by Side
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | MPG city / hwy / comb | Towing | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L HEMI® V8 | 360 hp | 390 lb-ft | 14 / 21 / 16 | 7,200 lbs 8,700 with Tow ’n Go |
GT, GT Plus, GT Premium |
| 6.4L HEMI V8 | 475 hp | 470 lb-ft | 13 / 19 / 15 | 8,700 lbs | R/T 392, R/T 392 Plus, R/T 392 Premium |
| Supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 | 710 hp | 645 lb-ft | 12 / 17 / 14 | 8,700 lbs | SRT® Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Jailbreak |
Every engine pairs with an eight-speed automatic and a 24.6-gallon fuel tank, and all-wheel drive is standard on every 2027 Durango. HEMI® V8 power and AWD come standard across all eight trims — which is what makes the Durango the only three-row SUV with a V8 throughout its entire lineup.
One thing to notice before we go trim by trim: the fuel economy spread is narrower than the horsepower spread. You nearly double the power going from the 5.7 to the supercharged 6.2 and give up two combined MPG doing it. That is not an argument for buying the biggest engine, but it does mean fuel economy alone is rarely the deciding factor here.
5.7L HEMI V8 — 360 Horsepower, 390 lb-ft
Standard on the GT, GT Plus and GT Premium — the three volume trims in the lineup, all with all-wheel drive. Rated at an estimated 14 city, 21 highway and 16 combined. Tows 7,200 pounds as equipped, or the full 8,700 with the Tow ’n Go Package.
This is where most of our Durango buyers land, and it is the configuration I recommend most often. You get real V8 torque at 390 lb-ft, standard AWD, seven seats, and a tow rating that covers essentially anything a family in McLeod County is realistically pulling.
It also runs on 87 octane, with 89 recommended. That matters over a few years of ownership more than most buyers account for at the time of purchase — it is the only engine in the lineup that does not want premium.
The 7,200-versus-8,700 question is the one to think hardest about. Tow ’n Go is worth checking if your trailer is anywhere near the upper end, because the gap between towing comfortably and towing at the edge of capacity is where people get uncomfortable on a long grade in August.
6.4L HEMI V8 — 475 Horsepower, 470 lb-ft
The R/T 392 engine, standard on the R/T 392, R/T 392 Plus and R/T 392 Premium. Rated 13 city, 19 highway, 15 combined. Tows 8,700 pounds without needing a package to get there.
This is the sweet spot in the lineup if you want performance and you are honest with yourself about it. You get 115 more horsepower and 80 more lb-ft than the 5.7, the maximum tow rating standard, wider 20x10-inch wheels on performance run-flat tires, and a genuinely different character under throttle — and you still seat seven.
The trade is premium fuel and one combined MPG versus the 5.7. If the performance matters to you, that is a small price. If it does not, the 5.7 does the family and towing job for less money to run.
Supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 — 710 Horsepower, 645 lb-ft
The SRT® Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Jailbreak engine, and the reason people know what a Durango is. Dodge calls it the most powerful gas SUV ever. Rated 12 city, 17 highway, 14 combined. Tows 8,700 pounds. Requires 91 octane or higher.
One thing to know before you fall in love: the SRT Hellcat and Jailbreak ship as five-passenger vehicles, where the rest of the lineup seats seven. Passenger volume is 106 cubic feet versus roughly 141 on the seven-seat configurations. Payload is actually the highest in the lineup at 1,590 pounds and maximum cargo volume is the same 85.1 cubic feet. Dodge does offer a six-passenger seating option on the Jailbreak for 2027, so if you want the supercharged engine and a back row, that is the configuration to ask us about.
The Jailbreak is the personalization version — the same supercharged 6.2 with a build program that unlocks more than 14 million combinations across paint, wheels, badges, calipers, stripes and seating, plus the new six-passenger seating option for 2027.
What Fuel Does Each 2027 Durango Engine Take?
This is the running-cost detail buyers most often miss at purchase and notice every week afterward:
- 5.7L HEMI® V8 — runs on regular 87 octane, 89 recommended
- 6.4L HEMI V8 — premium recommended
- Supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 — premium 91 octane or higher required for optimal performance
Multiply the price difference between regular and premium by a 24.6-gallon tank and however many times a year you fill it. It is not a reason to avoid the 392 or the Hellcat, but it is a number worth running before you sign rather than after — and it is the strongest practical argument for the 5.7.
Which Engine Should You Pick for Towing?
If you tow regularly, this section is the whole decision.
The maximum across the Durango lineup is 8,700 pounds when properly equipped, which Dodge publishes as Best-in-Class. All three engines reach it. The 5.7L HEMI gets there with the Tow ’n Go Package; the 6.4L and the supercharged 6.2L carry it standard.
My rule of thumb: figure out the loaded weight of the heaviest thing you pull, then add margin for the worst conditions you will pull it in. A pontoon on a tandem trailer headed to a lake near Litchfield in July is a different ask than a travel trailer on a long grade in August heat. If that number lands anywhere close to 7,200, get the Tow ’n Go or step up to the 392.
For the full configuration breakdown, see our Durango towing capacity guide.
How I Would Choose
Because every 2027 Durango is a V8 with all-wheel drive, this is not a question of whether you can afford the capability — it is a question of how much of it you actually need.
Pick the 5.7 HEMI if…
- You tow a boat, camper or utility trailer
- You want AWD standard for winter
- You want V8 torque without premium fuel
- You need all seven seats
Pick the 6.4 R/T 392 if…
- You want the maximum tow rating standard
- Performance is genuinely part of the purchase
- You still need seven seats
- Premium fuel does not bother you
Pick the Hellcat if…
- You want the most powerful gas SUV ever built
- Five seats is enough
- You want the Jailbreak build program
- You already know this is the one
If you are between two of them, come drive both. Ten minutes back to back on Highway 7 settles it faster than any spec sheet, and we will hand you the keys without a pitch.
Drive them back to back
Tell us which two you are torn between and we will have them ready. Bring your trailer weight, bring the kids, bring whatever you are driving now for a trade number.
Key Takeaways
- Three HEMI® V8 engines across eight trims: 5.7L at 360 hp, 6.4L at 475 hp, supercharged 6.2L at 710 hp
- All three pair with an eight-speed automatic and a 24.6-gallon tank, with all-wheel drive standard across the lineup
- The 5.7L HEMI is the volume pick — GT, GT Plus and GT Premium, seven seats, 87 octane, 7,200 lbs towing or 8,700 with Tow ’n Go
- The R/T 392 carries the maximum 8,700-lb tow rating standard and still seats seven
- The SRT® Hellcat and Jailbreak ship as five-passenger and require 91 octane; a six-passenger option is available on the Jailbreak
- Fuel economy spread across the three engines is two combined MPG, so it is rarely the deciding factor
- The Durango is the only three-row SUV offering V8 power across its entire lineup
Frequently Asked Questions
What engines does the 2027 Dodge Durango have?
Three, and all of them are HEMI® V8s: the 5.7L HEMI V8 at 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft, the 6.4L HEMI V8 at 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft, and the supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 at 710 horsepower and 645 lb-ft. All three pair with an eight-speed automatic, and all-wheel drive is standard across the lineup.
Which 2027 Durango engine is best for towing?
The 6.4L HEMI® V8 in the R/T 392 and the supercharged 6.2L in the SRT® Hellcat both carry the maximum 8,700-pound rating standard. The 5.7L HEMI V8 tows 7,200 pounds and reaches 8,700 with the Tow ’n Go Package. If you tow near the top of that range, the 5.7 with Tow ’n Go or the R/T 392 are the two to look at.
What is the difference between the 5.7L and 6.4L HEMI?
The 6.4L makes 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft against the 5.7L’s 360 and 390 — 115 more horsepower and 80 more lb-ft. The 6.4L also carries the 8,700-pound tow rating standard where the 5.7L needs Tow ’n Go. The trade is fuel: the 5.7L runs on 87 octane and is rated 14 city and 21 highway, while the 6.4L recommends premium and is rated 13 and 19.
Does the 2027 Durango need premium gas?
It depends on the engine. The 5.7L HEMI® V8 runs on regular 87 octane with 89 recommended. The 6.4L HEMI V8 in the R/T 392 recommends premium. SRT® models with the supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 require premium 91 octane or higher for optimal performance.
How many seats does the SRT Hellcat have?
The SRT® Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Jailbreak ship as five-passenger vehicles with 106 cubic feet of passenger volume, and Dodge offers a six-passenger option on the Jailbreak for 2027. The GT and R/T 392 grades seat six or seven with roughly 141 cubic feet. Maximum cargo volume is 85.1 cubic feet across the lineup.
Does the 2027 Dodge Durango come with all-wheel drive?
Yes, on every trim. All-wheel drive is standard across the entire 2027 Durango lineup, and the system is full-time and active — it sends power where traction is needed without any driver input.
Will these 2027 Durango engine details change?
They can. Vehicle details for the 2027 Durango come from the most current information Dodge has released and can change as the model year progresses. We update this page as new details are confirmed.
Keep Reading
- 2027 Dodge Durango Buyer’s Guide — All ten trims, packages, seating and colors
- The V8 Three-Row SUV Story — Why the HEMI matters and who it fits
- 2027 Durango Colors — All nine, including Redeye and After Dark
- Durango Towing Capacity Guide — How to spec it correctly
- Dodge Durango at Jay Malone CDJR — The full Durango resource
Published September 11, 2026 by Jordan Malone-Forst, Jay Malone CDJR.
About the Author
I am Jordan Malone-Forst, Assistant General Manager at Jay Malone CDJR in Hutchinson, MN. My family has been selling Dodge vehicles in central Minnesota since 2005, through every Durango generation. Engine choice is the question I get asked most on this vehicle, and the honest answer usually depends on what you tow and what you are willing to spend at the pump. If you want to talk it through, reach out — we are glad to help.