2012 Dodge Journey vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Journey and 2012 BMW X6 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Journey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Journey (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 BMW X6. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Journey should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X6.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2012 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Journey. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Journey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Journey | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Journey | X6 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4887 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 85 L |
