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 | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Journey engine produces 166 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 290 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Dodge Journey reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Dodge Journey is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Journey consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Journey consumes 1.8 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 | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 350'000 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: | 5 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 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. | |||
| BMW X5 2010 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW X5 2010 3.0 engine | |||
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`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 12 400 | |
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