Dodge Journey 2011 vs BMW X6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 X6) 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 | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Dodge Journey engine produces 113 HP less power than BMW X6, whereas torque is 355 NM less than BMW X6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 85 litres | |
| 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) | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X6 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 X6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 5 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 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| 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 X6 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 X6 2008 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW X6 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Dodge Journey and BMW X6 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 570 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`381 | 2`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 12 200 | |
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