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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Journey (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Rogue. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Journey should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Rogue.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Rogue. (175 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 | 2360 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |
