Dodge Journey 2011 vs Kia Sorento 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Journey) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Sorento) 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 | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Dodge Journey engine produces 27 HP less power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 216 NM less than Kia Sorento. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 5.7 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Journey consumes 5.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Journey could require 825 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 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 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| 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 Kia Sorento 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. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2014 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Kia Sorento 2014 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Dodge Journey is 11 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 605 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 300 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1915 litres | 1662 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Journey (by 253 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Journey is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Dodge Journey can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`381 kg | 2`510 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`735 kg | 1`763 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 646 kg | 747 kg | |
| Dodge Journey load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than Kia Sorento. Therefore, Kia Sorento is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 15 400 | |
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