Dodge Journey 2011 vs Volvo XC90 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.9 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): | no data | 7.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 71 litres | |
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. | |||
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: | 19 years | 10 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 | 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: | no data | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1886 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`381 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 26 400 | |
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