Dodge Journey 2008 vs BMW X5 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Journey engine produces 105 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 230 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Dodge Journey reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Dodge Journey is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Journey consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the Dodge Journey over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Journey consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 222 mm (8.7 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: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.78 m | |
| Dodge Journey is 3 cm longer than the BMW X5, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Journey is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 127 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 127 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 816 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2117 litres | 1750 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Dodge Journey has more luggage space (by 196 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Journey (by 367 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Journey is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Dodge Journey can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 14 000 | |
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