Dodge Journey 2011 vs BMW X5 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Journey) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Dodge Journey engine produces 72 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 315 NM less than BMW X5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 7.4 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Journey consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Journey could require 570 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| BMW X5 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 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 | 420'000 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 BMW X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| 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 BMW X5 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. | |||
| BMW X5 2010 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW X5 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Dodge Journey is 3 cm longer than the BMW X5, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Journey is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1915 litres | 1750 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Dodge Journey uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Journey (by 165 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Journey is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Dodge Journey can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`381 kg | 2`755 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`735 kg | 2`075 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 646 kg | 680 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 12 200 | |
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