Dodge Journey 2008 vs Dodge Journey 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Dodge Journey 2008) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Dodge Journey 2011) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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 | 11.2 | |
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The Dodge Journey 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Journey 2008 consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Journey 2011, which means that by driving the Dodge Journey 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 615 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 77 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Dodge Journey 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 | 20 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 | 300 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 127 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 816 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2117 litres | 1915 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Dodge Journey 2008 has more luggage space (by 516 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Journey 2008 (by 202 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`480 kg | 2`381 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`895 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 585 kg | 646 kg | |
| Dodge Journey 2008 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem less than Dodge Journey 2011. Therefore, Dodge Journey 2011 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 10 400 | |
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