BMW X5 2013 vs Dodge Journey 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW X5 engine produces 277 HP more power than Dodge Journey, whereas torque is 425 NM more than Dodge Journey. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 77 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 209 mm (8.2 inches) | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dodge Journey engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Journey might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW X5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.69 m | |
| BMW X5 is 2 cm shorter than the Dodge Journey, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`885 | 2`381 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 200 | 12 000 | |
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