Dodge Journey 2008 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Dodge Journey is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Journey engine produces 34 HP more power than Chevrolet Captiva, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Dodge Journey reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.9 | |
| Dodge Journey consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva, which means that by driving the Dodge Journey over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Dodge Journey gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Chevrolet Captiva 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 Chevrolet Captiva version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from six 4x4 versions of Chevrolet Captiva 2006 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 560'000 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 Chevrolet Captiva engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Journey might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Captiva 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 | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.72 m | |
| Dodge Journey is 25 cm longer than the Chevrolet Captiva, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Journey is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 127 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 127 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 816 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2117 litres | 930 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Chevrolet Captiva has more luggage space (by 338 litres). In 5-seat version Dodge Journey has more luggage space (by 351 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Journey (by 1187 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Journey is 0.2 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`425 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4400 | |
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