Petrol engines (Dodge Journey) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Nissan Murano) 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.
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 Nissan Murano engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
19 years
27 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 2 other car models, including Nissan Navara, Nissan Pathfinder
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.89 m
4.86 m
Width:
1.84 m
1.89 m
Height:
1.69 m
1.72 m
Dodge Journey is 3 cm longer than the Nissan Murano, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Journey is 3 cm lower.