Dodge Journey 2011 vs BMW X6 2012
| 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 | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
| Dodge Journey engine produces 85 HP less power than BMW X6, whereas torque is 335 NM less than BMW X6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.0 | |
| 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) | |
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: | 19 years | 17 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 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. | |||
| 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 2012 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 X6 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
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Dodge Journey is smaller. Dodge Journey is 2 cm shorter than the BMW X6, 15 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 580 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`381 | 2`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 17 400 | |
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