The 2027 Dodge Durango and the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica both carry a family of seven, and they split cleanly by the job. The Durango wins on the trailer and the engine: Stellantis Canada lists it at up to 3,946 kg (8,700 lb) of towing with a HEMI V8, against 1,632 kg (3,600 lb) for the Pacifica. The Pacifica wins on room: Stow 'n Go seats in the second and third rows, available eight passenger seating and more than 3,964 litres of cargo space. If a camper or a boat is part of your summer, browse new Dodge Durango inventory at Dunn Ram Trucks; if the van is mostly kids, hockey bags and the drive to Winnipeg, see our new Chrysler Pacifica inventory.
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Every vehicle figure here comes from three Stellantis Canada releases we read on October 31, 2026: the June 3, 2026 release on the 2027 Dodge Durango HEMI lineup, the April 1, 2026 Canada press kit for the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica, and the April 21, 2026 release on the Pacifica's Canadian lineup. We sell both, so there is no rival to flatter here, only the right fit. For the full trailer picture on Dodge's SUV, our Dodge Durango towing capacity guide goes deeper.
Key Takeaways
- The verdict: the Durango for towing and V8 power; the Pacifica for seats, cargo and the easiest family loading.
- Towing goes to the Durango. Stellantis Canada lists up to 3,946 kg (8,700 lb) for the Durango GT HEMI with the Tow 'n Go package and for the R/T 392, and up to 1,632 kg (3,600 lb) for the Pacifica with its available Trailer Tow Group.
- Only the Durango offers a V8. Its lineup runs from a 295 horsepower (hp) Pentastar V6 to a 710 hp supercharged HEMI V8; the Pacifica uses a 287 hp Pentastar V6.
- All wheel drive: Stellantis Canada names it standard on the Durango GT HEMI and R/T 392; on the Pacifica it is standard on the Limited and Pinnacle, and the Select comes in front wheel drive or all wheel drive.
- Room goes to the Pacifica: Stow 'n Go seating in the second and third rows, seven passenger seating across the lineup, eight available on the Select.
- Ice is a tire question. All wheel drive helps you get moving; winter tires help you stop and steer.
Dodge Durango vs Chrysler Pacifica Side by Side
Here are the two 2027 models row by row, from the two Stellantis Canada releases.
| What You Compare | 2027 Dodge Durango | 2027 Chrysler Pacifica |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 3.6L Pentastar V6: 295 hp, 260 lb ft; 5.7L HEMI V8: 360 hp, 390 lb ft; 6.4L HEMI V8: 475 hp, 470 lb ft; supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8: 710 hp, 645 lb ft | 3.6L Pentastar V6: 287 hp, 262 lb ft, with a nine speed automatic |
| Maximum towing | 3,946 kg (8,700 lb), GT HEMI with Tow 'n Go and R/T 392 | 1,632 kg (3,600 lb) with the available Trailer Tow Group |
| All wheel drive | standard on the GT HEMI and R/T 392, by their sections of the release | standard on the Limited and Pinnacle; front wheel drive or all wheel drive on the Select |
| Seating | seven passengers on GT models; five standard on the SRT Hellcat | seven passengers across the lineup; eight available on the Select |
| Cargo with seats stowed | the Durango release prints no cargo figure | more than 3,964 litres (140 cubic feet) |
A tow rating belongs to one configuration, so ask our team for the figure on the exact vehicle you are looking at.
The 2027 Dodge Durango at a Glance
Engines. Stellantis Canada lists the 3.6L Pentastar V6 at 295 hp and 260 lb ft as the standard engine on the SXT and GT, the 5.7L HEMI V8 at 360 hp and 390 lb ft on the GT HEMI trims, the 6.4L HEMI V8 at 475 hp and 470 lb ft on the R/T 392, and the supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 at 710 hp and 645 lb ft on the SRT Hellcat.
Towing. Up to 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) with the V6, which the release calls best in class for a V6. The GT HEMI tows 3,265 kg (7,200 lb) as standard, or 3,946 kg (8,700 lb) with the Tow 'n Go package, and the R/T 392 is listed at 3,946 kg (8,700 lb).
Trims. The Canadian lineup runs from the SXT and GT through the GT HEMI, GT HEMI Plus and GT HEMI Premium, the R/T 392 Plus and R/T 392 Premium, to the SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Jailbreak. The release says vehicles start arriving at dealerships in the fall, with Canadian pricing to come later.
The 2027 Chrysler Pacifica at a Glance
Engine. One choice: the 3.6L Pentastar V6 at 287 hp and 262 lb ft with a TorqueFlite nine speed automatic, which the press kit calls segment exclusive.
Seats and storage. The press kit lists standard Stow 'n Go seating in the second and third rows, seven passenger seating across the lineup and available eight passenger seating on the Select. The Pinnacle pairs third row Stow 'n Go with removable second row captain's chairs. With the seats stowed, the press kit gives more than 3,964 litres (140 cubic feet) of cargo space.
Trims. The Select, Limited and Pinnacle, with the Canadian exclusive Chrysler Grand Caravan as the entry model of the family. Stellantis Canada says the Pacifica is assembled at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario. Our 2027 Chrysler Pacifica what's new post covers the new look.
Where the Durango Wins
More Than Twice the Trailer
At 3,946 kg (8,700 lb), the Durango GT HEMI with Tow 'n Go and the R/T 392 are rated for more than twice the Pacifica's 1,632 kg (3,600 lb). Stellantis Canada calls the Durango's V8 figure best in class. If the summer plan is a travel trailer at a lake an hour or two north of Portage la Prairie, or a boat on the gravel approach to a launch, the Durango is the one of these two built for it. Even the V6 Durango's 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) is well above the Pacifica's rating.
The Only V8 of the Two
Stellantis Canada calls the Durango's HEMI V8 class exclusive and the only V8 in its segment. Against the Pacifica, the gap is plain: 360 hp from the 5.7L HEMI and 475 hp from the 6.4L, against the Pacifica's 287 hp. On the four lane Trans-Canada Highway to Winnipeg with a trailer behind you, that is passing power.
All Wheel Drive Named Standard
The release names all wheel drive as standard on the GT HEMI and R/T 392 in their own sections, and its opening describes the lineup with standard all wheel drive. On the Pacifica, all wheel drive is standard on the Limited and Pinnacle, while the Select comes in front wheel drive or all wheel drive, so read the window sticker of the van in front of you.
Where the Pacifica Wins
Room for everyone and everything. Stow 'n Go seats fold into the floor in both the second and third rows, a feature the press kit calls segment exclusive, and the Select offers eight seats. With the seats down there is more than 3,964 litres of space, which the Durango release does not match with a figure of its own.
All wheel drive with Stow 'n Go. The press kit says the Pacifica is the only minivan to offer all wheel drive together with second row Stow 'n Go, available on the Select and Limited. For how the system handles a Manitoba winter, our Chrysler Pacifica AWD guide covers it.
Built in Canada. The Pacifica comes from Windsor, Ontario; the Durango comes from the Detroit Assembly Complex, by the two releases.
Cold Starts and Ice: Block Heaters and Winter Tires
A minus 30 morning is hard on any engine. If your vehicle has a block heater, plug it in the way its manufacturer directs before a cold start, and if it does not, our service department installs block heaters.
Neither model's all wheel drive stops it on glare ice. All wheel drive helps you get moving in snow; winter tires help you stop and steer on ice and packed snow. We are a participating retailer in the MPI Winter Tire Program. Manitoba Public Insurance says that from October 1, 2026, only "manufacturer designated winter tires that display the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol will be eligible" for the program. All weather and all season tires no longer qualify, even with the mountain snowflake mark. Our service department supplies and installs new tires, so book a winter tire installation with our service team before the snow stays.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the Dodge Durango if you tow anything heavier than 1,632 kg (3,600 lb), want a V8, or want all wheel drive named standard on the HEMI trims. It suits the family that heads to the lake with a trailer and drives gravel roads at either end.
Buy the Chrysler Pacifica if seats and cargo matter more than the trailer: second and third rows that fold into the floor, up to eight seats on the Select, and the simplest loading for car seats and hockey gear on the school run.
FAQs
Is the Dodge Durango or the Chrysler Pacifica better for towing?
The Durango. Stellantis Canada lists up to 3,946 kg (8,700 lb) for the 2027 Durango GT HEMI with the Tow 'n Go package and the R/T 392, and up to 1,632 kg (3,600 lb) for the 2027 Pacifica with its available Trailer Tow Group. A rating belongs to one configuration, so ask our team for the figure on the exact vehicle.
Does the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica have all wheel drive?
Yes, on every trim. Stellantis Canada lists all wheel drive as standard on the 2027 Pacifica Limited and Pinnacle and available on the Select, the only trim that also comes in front wheel drive.
Which holds more people, the Durango or the Pacifica?
The Pacifica can. Stellantis Canada lists seven passenger seating across the 2027 Pacifica lineup and available eight passenger seating on the Select; the 2027 Durango GT models seat seven, and the SRT Hellcat seats five as standard.
Does the 2027 Dodge Durango still come with a V8?
Yes. Stellantis Canada lists the 5.7L HEMI V8 on the GT HEMI trims, the 6.4L HEMI V8 on the R/T 392 and the supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 on the SRT Hellcat, with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 standard on the SXT and GT.
Where can I see a new Durango or Pacifica near Portage la Prairie or Winnipeg?
On our new Dodge Durango inventory page and our new Chrysler Pacifica inventory page, which show the vehicles listed today at Dunn Ram Trucks in Portage la Prairie. We deliver anywhere in Manitoba with road access; ask our team about the details.
The Bottom Line
Buy for the trailer or for the seats. The 2027 Dodge Durango brings more than twice the towing and the only V8 of the two; the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica brings fold flat seats in two rows, up to eight seats and more cargo space. Every figure above is for the 2027 model year, so read the window sticker of the vehicle in front of you.
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Tyler Dunn, Dunn Ram Trucks, Portage la Prairie
