Dodge Journey 2011 vs Volvo XC90 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Dodge Journey engine produces 147 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 175 NM less than Volvo XC90. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 10.8 | |
| Dodge Journey consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Journey could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 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) | 223 mm (8.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 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 | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 11 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 Volvo S60, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | |
| 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 Volvo XC90 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 | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
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Dodge Journey is smaller. Dodge Journey is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Journey is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1915 litres | 1886 litres | |
| Dodge Journey has 68 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Journey (by 29 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Journey is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90. | |||
| 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 43 800 | |
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