2009 Dodge Journey vs. 2009 Toyota iQ
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Journey and 2009 Toyota iQ were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Journey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Journey (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Toyota iQ. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Journey should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Journey weights approximately 900 kg more than 2009 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota iQ. (98 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Journey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Journey | 2009 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Journey | iQ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 32 L |
