2010 Dodge Journey vs. 2011 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2011 Toyota Highlander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Journey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Journey would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Journey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Journey (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Highlander. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Journey should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Journey weights approximately 25 kg more than 2011 Toyota Highlander. 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, 2010 Dodge Journey (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Journey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Journey | 2011 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Journey | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4887 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 73 L |
