Nissan Murano 2011 vs Dodge Journey 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row 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: | 190 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Nissan Murano is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Murano engine produces 50 HP more power than Dodge Journey, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Dodge Journey. Thanks to more power Nissan Murano reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Dodge Journey is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Murano consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Journey, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Murano could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Murano consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Journey. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 77 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 390'000 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 Nissan Murano engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Navara, Nissan Pathfinder | 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. Nissan Murano might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.86 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.67 m | |
| Nissan Murano is 3 cm shorter than the Dodge Journey, 6 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Murano is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 127 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 127 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 402 litres | 816 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2117 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Dodge Journey has more luggage space (by 414 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Murano is 0.1 metres more than that of the Dodge Journey. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`495 | 2`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 4800 | |
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