2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY
To start off, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Buick Enclave. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Buick Enclave would be higher. Both 2009 Buick Enclave and 2013 Dodge JOURNEY are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (285 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
Because 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Enclave. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge JOURNEY will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Enclave | 2013 Dodge JOURNEY | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Enclave | JOURNEY |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2127 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 78 L |