Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017 vs Dodge Journey 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 347 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee engine produces 117 HP more power than Dodge Journey, whereas torque is 122 NM more than Dodge Journey. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 206 mm (8.1 inches) | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Jeep Grand Cherokee 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: | 350'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Wrangler | 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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: | 4.82 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.69 m | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee is 7 cm shorter than the Dodge Journey, 11 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Grand Cherokee is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 782 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1554 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`949 | 2`381 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 12 600 | |
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