Volkswagen Touareg 2018 vs Dodge Journey 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 76 HP more power than Dodge Journey, whereas torque is 145 NM more than Dodge Journey. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 11.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Touareg consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Journey, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Touareg over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 77 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg 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: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Touareg 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: | 330'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q7 | 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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: | 4.88 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Volkswagen Touareg is 1 cm shorter than the Dodge Journey, 15 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 810 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1800 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 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touareg is 0.5 metres more than that of the Dodge Journey, which means Volkswagen Touareg can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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: | no data | 2`381 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 45 600 | 10 000 | |
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