Dodge Journey 2008 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Dodge Journey engine produces 45 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Volvo XC90. Despite less power, Dodge Journey reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.5 | |
| 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 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Dodge Journey over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 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 Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 670 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) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 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 | 480'000 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 Volvo XC90 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 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo XC90 2006 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC90 2006 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.78 m | |
| Dodge Journey is 8 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Journey is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 127 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 127 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 816 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2117 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 122 litres). In 5-seat version Dodge Journey has more luggage space (by 203 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Journey (by 280 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Journey is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Dodge Journey can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 8400 | |
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