Dodge Journey 2011 vs Volvo XC90 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Journey) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo XC90) 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 | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Dodge Journey engine produces 52 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 245 NM less than Volvo XC90. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 5.8 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Journey consumes 5.4 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 810 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo XC90 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) | 238 mm (9.4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 2.01 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, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Journey is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1915 litres | 1886 litres | |
| Dodge Journey has 315 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 | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Journey is 0.2 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 | 2`750 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`735 kg | 2`078 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 646 kg | 672 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 22 200 | |
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