Jeep Grand Cherokee 2010 vs Dodge Journey 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | 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: | 241 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee is more dynamic to drive. Jeep Grand Cherokee engine produces 101 HP more power than Dodge Journey, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Dodge Journey. Thanks to more power Jeep Grand Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Journey, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jeep Grand Cherokee could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jeep Grand Cherokee consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Journey. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 77 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 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: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chrysler 300C | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.67 m | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee is 7 cm shorter than the Dodge Journey, 11 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Grand Cherokee is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 780 litres | 127 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 127 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 780 litres | 816 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1554 litres | 2117 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Dodge Journey has more luggage space (by 36 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Journey (by 563 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 0.1 metres less than that of the Dodge Journey. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`949 | 2`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 4000 | |
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