Dodge Journey 2008 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 11.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Dodge Journey engine produces 34 HP more power than Chevrolet Captiva, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Dodge Journey reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.3 | |
| Dodge Journey consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Journey could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 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) | 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. | |||
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 | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Journey is 0.4 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Captiva, which means Dodge Journey can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`425 | 2`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4400 | |
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