2009 Buick Lucerne 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 Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne 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 Lucerne. 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, 2009 Buick Lucerne (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2013 Dodge JOURNEY | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Lucerne | JOURNEY |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2127 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |