Compare 2009 Dodge Journey vs 2008 Honda CR-V

2009 Dodge Journey
2008 Honda CR-V
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FWD 4-Door SE
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
FWD 4-Door SE 19 25 $19,517 $20,925
FWD 4-Door SXT 16 21 $22,247 $23,925
AWD 4-Door SXT 15 21 $24,563 $26,470
FWD 4-Door R/T 16 21 $25,577 $27,585
AWD 4-Door R/T 15 21 $27,170 $29,335
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2WD 5-Door LX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
2WD 5-Door LX 20 27 $19,272 $20,700
4WD 5-Door LX 20 26 $20,385 $21,900
2WD 5-Door EX 20 27 $21,358 $22,950
4WD 5-Door EX 20 26 $22,471 $24,150
2WD 5-Door EX-L 20 27 $23,723 $25,500
4WD 5-Door EX-L 20 26 $24,836 $26,700
2WD 5-Door w/Navi EX-L 20 27 $25,300 $27,200
4WD 5-Door w/Navi EX-L 20 26 $26,413 $28,400
Pricing
Invoice Price
$19,517
$19,272
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$20,925
$20,700
Monthly Payment Estimate
$349 / month
$345 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.4
7.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
As a smaller crossover, the Journey's a good alternative to the Saturn Vue and Subaru Forester, maybe even to a Dodge Grand Caravan--just don't pile on the expensive options. The 2008 Honda CR-V doesn't have hip style or performance on tap, but it has the security, utility, and frugality that many sensible moms want.
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Fuel Economy
City
19 mpg 20 mpg
Highway
25 mpg 27 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD Sport Utility
Interior Dimensions
Third Hip Room (in)
NA -
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.9 56.0
Front Leg Room (in)
40.8 41.3
Third Head Room (in)
NA -
Front Hip Room (in)
53.8 55.9
Passenger Volume (ft³)
125.6 103.8
Third Shoulder Room (in)
NA -
Second Leg Room (in)
33.6 38.5
Front Head Room (in)
40.8 40.9
Second Hip Room (in)
54.4 54.6
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.5 56.9
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Third Leg Room (in)
NA -
Second Head Room (in)
39.9 38.6
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 7.3
Length, Overall (in)
192.4 177.9
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
66.6 66.1
Liftover Height (in)
30.8 - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.3 61.6
Wheelbase (in)
113.8 103.1
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.2 71.6
Track Width, Front (in)
61.8 61.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
67.6 72.9
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
41.4 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
37.1 35.7
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
33.1 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.0 x 0.47 12.0 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 x 1.1 11.7 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
Yes 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
20.5 15.3
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.3 2.96
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
18.6 15.74
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.5 37.8
Tires
Spare Tire Size
T145/80D16 Compact
Front Tire Order Code
TRD NA
Spare Tire Order Code
TBC NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/70R16 P225/65R17
Rear Tire Order Code
TRD NA
Front Tire Size
P225/70R16 P225/65R17
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 1500
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3692 3389
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 17 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 17 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16.0 x 4.0 Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.9 7.5
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525 - TBD -
Engine
Fuel System
SMPI MPFI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
166 @ 4400 161 @ 4200
Engine Order Code
ED3 NA
Displacement
2.4L/144 2.4L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
173 @ 6000 166 @ 5800
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 20
Transmission
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.84 2.79
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.08
Trans Type
4 5
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 up/1.57 down 0.57
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.21 2.00
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.57 1.61
Trans Order Code
DFF NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.28 4.50
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69 0.77
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic
Summary
Vehicle Name
Dodge Journey Honda CR-V
Body Style
4dr SUV 5 Door
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
multi-link Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - 0.75
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 0.79
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Multi-link
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- TBD - -

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