Dodge Journey 2011 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013
| 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 (Jeep Grand Cherokee) 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. | |||
| 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): | 11.2 | 7.5 | |
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Journey consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Journey could require 555 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 89 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 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) | |
| 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: | 20 years | 16 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: | 300 litres | 782 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1915 litres | 1554 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 361 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Journey is 0.1 metres more than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
| 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`949 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`735 kg | 2`393 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 646 kg | 556 kg | |
| Dodge Journey load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Therefore, Dodge Journey is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 23 000 | |
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