Dodge Journey 2011 vs Kia Sorento 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Dodge Journey engine produces 1 HP less power than Kia Sorento, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 8.8 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Journey consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 970 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. | |||
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 Kia Sorento engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 11 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 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2012 2.3 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Kia Sorento 2012 2.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.75 m | |
| Dodge Journey is 21 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Journey is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1915 litres | no data | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage space. 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Journey is 0.9 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Dodge Journey can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`381 kg | 2`510 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 10 600 | |
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