Dodge Journey 2011 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 247 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 570 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Dodge Journey engine produces 74 HP less power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, whereas torque is 345 NM less than Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 89 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 420'000 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | Used also on Chrysler 300C | |
| 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Dodge Journey is 6 cm longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Journey is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 782 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1554 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`381 | 2`949 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 25 800 | |
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