Dodge Journey vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Dodge Journey · BMW X3
- Length192.4 in
- Height66.6 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in
- Curb weight3,818 lb – 4,327 lb
- Width72.2 in
- BMW X3 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 8.6 in shorter (192.4 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Journey is 1.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Journey is 0.5 in taller (66.6 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 58 lb heavier (4,073 lb vs 4,130 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.0 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 8.6 in shorter (192.4 in vs 183.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 110.6 in)
- Width: Dodge Journey is 1.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 74.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 58 lb heavier (4,073 lb vs 4,130 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Dodge Journey · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Journey — Dodge Journey is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Journey | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.4 in | 183.8 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 74.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 66.6 in | 66.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 110.6 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 8.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,073 lb | 4,130 lb | 58 lb |
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