Infiniti FX 2008 vs Dodge Journey 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 307 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Infiniti FX engine produces 27 HP more power than Dodge Journey, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Dodge Journey. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 80 litres | |
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Infiniti Q50 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | |
| 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. | |||
| Dodge Journey 2011 3.6 engine: The variable valve timing regulators, oil pump, water pump, and thermostat are known for their limited lifespan. Another common issue is the clogging of oil channels with wear particles.
After ... More about Dodge Journey 2011 3.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.69 m | |
| Infiniti FX is 3 cm shorter than the Dodge Journey, 9 cm wider, while the height of Infiniti FX is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 376 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1870 litres | 1915 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Dodge Journey may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Journey (by 45 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: | 2`240 kg | 2`540 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 10 600 | |
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