2009 Dodge Journey vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Dodge Journey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (176 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Journey. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Journey.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Journey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Journey. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Journey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Journey | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Journey | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 100 L |
