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Dodge Journey vs. Chevrolet Equinox Review

How the Dodge Journey stacks up against the Chevrolet Equinox - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Dodge Journey
Price Range: $20,490 - $29,335
2010 Chevrolet Equinox
Price Range: $22,440 - $31,440
Dodge Journey vs. Chevrolet Equinox Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Dodge Journey over the Chevrolet. The Dodge Journey is likely a better choice than the Chevrolet Equinox as far as hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or sizeable pets. Towing is considerably more the Dodge Journey's forte than it is the Chevrolet Equinox's.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Equinox's tank is approximately the same size as the Dodge's, though the Journey's is a little larger. The Chevrolet Equinox and the Dodge compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Dodge than with the Chevrolet.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Dodge Journey to the dealership as the Equinox. When it comes to gas mileage, the Chevrolet Equinox beats the Dodge Journey. The Journey pales in comparison to the Chevrolet Equinox regarding gas mileage. Regarding MSRP, the Chevrolet Equinox doesn't cost much less than the Dodge Journey. The Dodge Journey will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Chevrolet Equinox. The Chevrolet Equinox will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Dodge.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Dodge Journey and the Chevrolet Equinox quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Equinox's engine isn't much bigger than the Dodge's. The Dodge has no lessons to learn as far as torque from the Equinox.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Chevrolet Equinox offers a bit more head room than the Dodge, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Chevrolet Equinox provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Journey does.

Warranty
The Journey and the Chevrolet have the same basic warranty.

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