BMW X6 2008 vs Dodge Journey 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X6 engine produces 146 HP more power than Dodge Journey, whereas torque is 270 NM more than Dodge Journey. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Dodge Journey is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X6 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Journey, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X6 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X6 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Journey. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 77 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Dodge Journey gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X6 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: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.67 m | |
| BMW X6 is 1 cm shorter than the Dodge Journey, 15 cm wider, while the height of BMW X6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 127 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 127 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 570 litres | 816 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1450 litres | 2117 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Dodge Journey has more luggage space (by 246 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Journey (by 667 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X6 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Dodge Journey, which means BMW X6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`710 | 2`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 4800 | |
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