Volvo XC90 2014 vs Dodge Journey 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volvo XC90 engine produces 147 HP more power than Dodge Journey, whereas torque is 175 NM more than Dodge Journey. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 77 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 238 mm (9.4 inches) | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 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: | 360'000 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 | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | 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 Volvo XC90 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: | 4.95 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.69 m | |
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Volvo XC90 is larger. Volvo XC90 is 6 cm longer than the Dodge Journey, 17 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 615 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1886 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`750 | 2`381 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 600 | 12 200 | |
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