Dodge Journey 2011 vs Toyota Highlander 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 337 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Dodge Journey engine produces 76 HP less power than Toyota Highlander, whereas torque is 112 NM less than Toyota Highlander. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 72 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | 197 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Highlander 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 21 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 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | |
| 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 Toyota Highlander 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 | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.73 m | |
| Dodge Journey is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Highlander, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Journey is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 391 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 391 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2370 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 5.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`381 | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 21 400 | |
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