Dodge Journey 2011 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2014
| 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 | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Dodge Journey engine produces 72 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, whereas torque is 325 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 7.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Journey consumes 3.8 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 570 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1350 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1530 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Dodge Journey is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Journey is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 697 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1915 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage space. 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Journey is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`381 kg | 2`840 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 18 000 | |
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