2010 Dodge Journey

2010 Dodge Journey Price Range: $20,490 - $29,335

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Dodge Journey and the average SUV quite certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical SUV has a bigger engine than the Journey. Remember that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the typical SUV is tremendously more powerful than the Dodge Journey. The average SUV packs quite a punch compared to the Dodge Journey when it comes to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Journey over the average SUV. The Dodge Journey is a better choice than the typical SUV when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of gear or massive animals. The average SUV outpulls the Dodge Journey by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
You most certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Dodge Journey than with the average SUV, as both offer comparable ranges.

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

Dimensions
The typical SUV is significantly more bulky than the Journey. The Dodge Journey's tank is roughly the same size as the average SUV's, though the average SUV's is a tad bigger. The average SUV and the Dodge Journey compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Journey is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the typical SUV. Regarding fuel economy, the average SUV and the Journey don't differ much. The Dodge Journey won't save you much money at the pump compared to the average SUV. The Dodge Journey is tremendously less expensive than the average SUV with respect to MSRP.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Dodge Journey isn't quite as generous as the typical SUV's.