Dodge Journey 2011 vs Lexus RX 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Dodge Journey engine produces 65 HP less power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 125 NM less than Lexus RX. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 72 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus RX 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. Note, however, that this Lexus RX version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Lexus RX 2016 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 280'000 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 Dodge Journey engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 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 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | |
| 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 Lexus RX 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 | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
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Dodge Journey is smaller. Dodge Journey and Lexus RX are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 553 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`381 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 30 000 | |
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