Dodge Journey vs. Subaru Forester Review

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 Subaru Forester. When it comes to gas mileage, the Subaru Forester bests the Journey. The Subaru Forester won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Dodge Journey. The Subaru Forester isn't much less expensive than the Dodge Journey with respect to MSRP.

Utility
The Journey will quite certainly prove handier than the Subaru for those of you with frequent child-cargo. Towing is considerably more the Subaru Forester's forte than it is the Dodge Journey's.

Convenience
The Subaru Forester's fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the Dodge Journey.

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

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Journey than the Forester because of its bigger tank. The Subaru Forester and the Dodge compete for the same parking spaces. The Subaru Forester's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more agile feel in daily traffic than the Dodge Journey.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Dodge Journey packs quite a wallop and will knock the Subaru Forester down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Subaru Forester is definitely sprier than the Dodge, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Subaru Forester's engine isn't much more sizeable than the Dodge Journey's. The Dodge Journey has no lessons to learn as far as pickup from the Subaru Forester. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Subaru Forester isn't much more powerful than the Journey.

Warranty
The Dodge and the Forester have the same basic after-sale protection.