Dodge Journey 2008 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Journey engine produces 85 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, whereas torque is 190 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. Due to the lower power, Dodge Journey reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km | |
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The Dodge Journey is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Journey consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg, which means that by driving the Dodge Journey over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Journey consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 850 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) | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dodge Journey 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. Note, however, that this Dodge Journey version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.73 m | |
| Dodge Journey is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Journey is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 127 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 127 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 816 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2117 litres | 1570 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Dodge Journey has more luggage space (by 266 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Journey (by 547 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Journey is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 6200 | |
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