Dodge Journey 2011 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2018
| 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 (Volkswagen Touareg) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| Dodge Journey engine produces 113 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, whereas torque is 375 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 6.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Journey consumes 4.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Journey could require 645 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Dodge Journey is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, 15 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 810 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1915 litres | 1800 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Dodge Journey uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Journey (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| 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 | 2`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`735 kg | 1`995 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 646 kg | 855 kg | |
| Dodge Journey load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 32 procentiem less than Volkswagen Touareg. Therefore, Volkswagen Touareg is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 45 400 | |
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