Dodge Journey 2008 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005
| 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 | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Journey engine produces 78 HP less power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Due to the lower power, Dodge Journey reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
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The Dodge Journey is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Journey consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that by driving the Dodge Journey over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Journey consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Dodge Journey gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 440'000 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 2 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Jeep Commander | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 3.0 engine: The main issues with this diesel engine stem from the fuel system and its sensitive piezo injectors. These injectors are known for being highly demanding in terms of fuel quality, which can lead to performance ... More about Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.74 m | |
| Dodge Journey is 14 cm longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Journey is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 127 litres | 978 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 127 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 816 litres | 978 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2117 litres | 1909 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Jeep Grand Cherokee has more luggage space (by 162 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Journey (by 208 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Journey is 0.5 metres more than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means Dodge Journey can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 5200 | |
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