Lexus RX 2019 vs Dodge Journey 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 294 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 358 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Lexus RX engine produces 121 HP more power than Dodge Journey, whereas torque is 133 NM more than Dodge Journey. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 11.2 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Journey, which means that by driving the Lexus RX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 77 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RX 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus RX 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: | 420'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus RX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus RX 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: | 5.00 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
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Lexus RX is larger. Lexus RX is 11 cm longer than the Dodge Journey, 6 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1656 litres | 1915 litres | |
| Lexus RX has 253 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Journey. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Journey (by 259 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.1 metres less than that of the Dodge Journey. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`715 kg | 2`381 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`085 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 630 kg | 646 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 40 600 | 10 000 | |
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