2010 Dodge Journey crossover comparisons to competitors
Ford Edge is the most frequently cross-shopped vehicle against the AWD Journey; Chevrolet Equinox is the second most frequently cross-shopped vehicle. Despite power ratings, the Edge feels fairly slow and dull compared with the Journey V6, which doesn’t have strong sprint times but is more responsive, reacting quickly to the gas pedal. The Equinox four-cylinder generally feels spongy around town but isn't a bad highway cruiser, while the V6 feels considerably more powerful than the Journey.
| 2011 Dodge Journey | 2009 Journey SXT V6 | Dodge Journey R/T (2009) | Ford Edge SEL | Chevrolet Equinox 1LT | Nissan Murano S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $27,230 | $30,495 | $32,270 | $26,030 | $30,740 | |
| Standard Engine | 283 hp V6 (SE, 2.4 I-4) | 235 hp V6 (FWD: 2.4 I-4) |
235 hp V6 (FWD: 2.4 I-4) |
265 hp V6 | 182 hp I4 (264 hp V6) |
264 hp V6 |
| Gas mileage | 17/25 (FWD V6) | 19/25 (FWD 4) 15/23 (AWD 6) |
15/22 (AWD 6) | 17/23 | 20/29 I-4 AWD 17/24 V6 AWD |
18/23 |
| Transmission | 6 speed | 6-speed (manual override) | 6-speed (manual override) | 6-speed | 6-speed, “Edo mode w/2.4” | CVT |
| Seating | 7-pass opt | 7-passenger optional | 7-passenger optional | 5-passenger | 5-passenger | 5-passenger |
| Wheels | 19 inch aluminum | 19 inch aluminum | 18 inch painted aluminum | 17 inch aluminum | 18 inch aluminum | |
| Seats | Cloth | Leather | Cloth (leather optional) | Cloth | Cloth | |
| Temp Control | Manual | Dual zone automatic | Manual | Manual | Manual | |
| Remote Starter | Optional | Standard | None | None | None | |
| Heated seats | Optional driver | Standard driver | Optional driver | None | None | |
| In-floor storage bins | Yes | Yes | No | None | None | |
| Integrated child seats | Optional | Optional | none | None | None | |
| Powertrain Warranty | 5 year, 100,000 mile | 5 year, 100,000 mile | 5 year, 60,000 mile | 5 year, 100,000 mile | 5 year, 60,000 mile | |
| EPA interior volume | 125.6 cubic feet | 125.6 cubic feet | Not available from Ford | 130.5 cubic feet | Not available from Nissan |
Details: 2.4 liter | 2.7 liter | 3.5 liter | 2.0 diesel
Transmissions are a four speed automatic (used on the four), and a six speed automatic (used on the V6). The 2.0 diesel comes with a six speed manual or six speed automatic, and includes high-pressure direct injection, a variable geometry turbocharger, and four valves per cylinder.
| 2009 Dodge Journey | 2.4 Four | 2.7 V6 | 3.5 V6 | 2.0 diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | SE model | Not sold in the US | SXT and R/T models | Outside North America |
| EPA mpg (2009) | 19/25 (FWD) | 16/23 mpg FWD 15/22 mpg AWD |
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| EPA mpg (2010) | 19/25 (FWD) | 16/24 FWD 15/23 AWD |
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| Euro combined | 9 l / 100 km | not sold in Europe | 7 l / 100 km | |
| Power | 173 hp / 129 kW | 186 hp (138 kW) | 235 hp (175 kW) | 140 hp DIN (103 kW) |
| Torque | 166 lb-ft / 225 Nm | 191 lb-ft (259 Nm) | 232 lb-ft (315 Nm) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) |