Infiniti FX 2008 vs Dodge Journey 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Infiniti FX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Dodge Journey) 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 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: | 307 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Infiniti FX is more dynamic to drive. Infiniti FX engine produces 167 HP more power than Dodge Journey, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Dodge Journey. Thanks to more power Infiniti FX reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 7.1 | |
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The Dodge Journey is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Infiniti FX consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Journey, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Infiniti FX could require 705 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 77 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Dodge Journey 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Infiniti Q50 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Dodge Journey 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: | 4.87 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.67 m | |
| Infiniti FX is 3 cm shorter than the Dodge Journey, 10 cm wider, while the height of Infiniti FX is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 376 litres | 127 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 127 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 376 litres | 816 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | 2117 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Dodge Journey has more luggage space (by 440 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Journey (by 247 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Infiniti FX is 0.5 metres less than that of the Dodge Journey, which means Infiniti FX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 4400 | |
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