Volkswagen Touareg 2018 vs Dodge Journey 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 77 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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: | 10 years | 19 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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`381 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 47 800 | 12 000 | |
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