Dodge Journey 2011 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2017
| 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 Range Rover Sport) 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 | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| Dodge Journey engine produces 133 HP less power than Land Rover Range Rover Sport, whereas torque is 475 NM less than Land Rover Range Rover Sport. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 7.0 | |
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The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Journey consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Journey could require 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 86 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | 278 mm (10.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Discovery | |
| 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 Range Rover Sport 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 | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 2.07 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.80 m | |
| Dodge Journey is 1 cm longer than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 24 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Journey is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 220 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 300 litres | 780 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1915 litres | 1686 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Land Rover Range Rover Sport has more luggage space (by 480 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Journey (by 229 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Journey is 0.7 metres less than that of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, which means Dodge Journey can be easier 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 | 3`200 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`735 kg | 2`178 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 646 kg | 1`022 kg | |
| Dodge Journey load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 58 procentiem less than Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Therefore, Land Rover Range Rover Sport is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 47 400 | |
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