Dodge Journey 2008 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Dodge Journey engine produces 10 HP less power than Chevrolet Captiva, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Chevrolet Captiva. Despite less power, Dodge Journey reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Dodge Journey is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Journey consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva, which means that by driving the Dodge Journey over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Journey consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Dodge Journey gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Chevrolet Captiva 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 | 530'000 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 Captiva engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 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 Opel Antara, Chevrolet Epica, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Captiva might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.72 m | |
| Dodge Journey is 25 cm longer than the Chevrolet Captiva, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Journey is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 127 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 127 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 816 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2117 litres | 930 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Chevrolet Captiva has more luggage space (by 338 litres). In 5-seat version Dodge Journey has more luggage space (by 351 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Journey (by 1187 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Journey is 0.2 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4400 | |
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