Chevrolet Equinox 2009 vs Dodge Journey 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Equinox is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Equinox engine produces 12 HP more power than Dodge Journey, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Dodge Journey. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Equinox reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.6 | |
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The Chevrolet Equinox is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Equinox consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Journey, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Equinox over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 77 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Chevrolet Equinox engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Captiva | 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 Chevrolet Equinox 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: | 4.77 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.67 m | |
| Chevrolet Equinox is 12 cm shorter than the Dodge Journey, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Equinox is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 889 litres | 127 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 127 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 889 litres | 816 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2117 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Chevrolet Equinox has more luggage space (by 73 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`127 | 2`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 4800 | |
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