2007 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Dodge Journey
To start off, 2011 Dodge Journey is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Journey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Journey. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Journey.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Journey. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Journey. 2011 Dodge Journey has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Journey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Dodge Journey | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Dodge |
| Model | Golf | Journey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 78 L |
