Dodge Journey 2011 vs Land Rover Discovery 2009
| 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 (Land Rover Discovery) 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 and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Dodge Journey engine produces 72 HP less power than Land Rover Discovery, whereas torque is 375 NM less than Land Rover Discovery. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 9.3 | |
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The Land Rover Discovery is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Journey consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Journey could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Land Rover Discovery 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) | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | |
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Land Rover Discovery 2009: All wheels are powered permanently, has a center differential. Full time 4WD can be used both on and off road. Transfer cases in most have two modes (low and high), which allows the use of low speed range in harsh conditions. | |||
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 Land Rover Discovery engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| 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 Land Rover Discovery 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.89 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1915 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Journey is 0.3 metres more than that of the Land Rover Discovery. | |||
| 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 | 3`240 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 9400 | |
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