Volkswagen Touareg 2018 vs Dodge Journey 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Touareg) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Dodge Journey) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 58 HP more power than Dodge Journey, whereas torque is 275 NM more than Dodge Journey. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 11.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Touareg consumes 4.6 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 690 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 77 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Volkswagen Touareg is 1 cm shorter than the Dodge Journey, 15 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Touareg is 2 cm higher. | |||
| 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: | 2`850 kg | 2`381 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`070 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 780 kg | 646 kg | |
| Volkswagen Touareg load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Dodge Journey. Therefore, Volkswagen Touareg is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 45 600 | 10 000 | |
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