Dodge Journey 2008 vs Dodge Journey 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| 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 | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Dodge Journey 2008 engine produces 33 HP less power than Dodge Journey 2011, but torque is 85 NM more than Dodge Journey 2011. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 77 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber | 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 2011 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Dodge Journey 2008 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: | 4.89 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.69 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dodge Journey 2008 and Dodge Journey 2011 are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 127 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 127 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 816 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2117 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`381 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 12 000 | |
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