Dodge Journey vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Review

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Dodge Journey quite certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Santa Fe's engine isn't much larger than the Dodge Journey's. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Hyundai Santa Fe isn't much more powerful than the Dodge Journey. The Dodge Journey has no lessons to learn with respect to pickup from the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Utility
Neither the Hyundai Santa Fe nor the Dodge Journey has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. Towing is considerably more the Hyundai Santa Fe's forte than it is the Dodge Journey's.

Convenience
The Dodge Journey's fuel tank will need to be replenished a little more often than the unit in the Hyundai.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Journey offers a bit more head room than the Santa Fe, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Santa Fe make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the Dodge Journey.

Dimensions
The Santa Fe's tank is about the same size as the Dodge's, though the Dodge's is slightly larger. The Hyundai Santa Fe and the Journey compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge Journey's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Hyundai may give a nimbler feel in daily traffic.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Dodge to the dealership as the Hyundai Santa Fe. The Journey won't tax your gasoline budget considerably more than the Hyundai Santa Fe will. The Santa Fe won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Dodge Journey. As far as MSRP, the Dodge Journey doesn't cost much less than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Journey isn't quite as generous as the Hyundai Santa Fe's.