2009 Dodge Journey vs. 2009 Nissan Rogue
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Journey and 2009 Nissan Rogue were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Journey. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Journey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Journey weights approximately 155 kg more than 2009 Nissan Rogue.
Because 2009 Nissan Rogue 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, 2009 Nissan Rogue 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 Dodge Journey (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Journey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Journey | 2009 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Journey | Rogue |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |
