2009 Dodge Journey vs 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor

2009 Dodge Journey

2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor

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AWD 4-Door R/T

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Journey AWD 4-Door R/T	15	21	$27,170	$29,335
Journey AWD 4-Door SXT	15	21	$24,563	$26,470
Journey FWD 4-Door R/T	16	21	$25,577	$27,585
Journey FWD 4-Door SE	19	25	$19,517	$20,925
Journey FWD 4-Door SXT	16	21	$22,247	$23,925

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Endeavor AWD 4-Door LS	15	19	$27,426	$29,099
Endeavor AWD 4-Door SE	15	19	$27,426	$29,099
Endeavor FWD 4-Door LS	15	22	$26,011	$27,599
Endeavor FWD 4-Door SE	15	22	$26,011	$27,599

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,170

$27,426

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,335

$29,099

Monthly Payment Estimate

$489 / month

$485 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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7.6

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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 Mitsubishi Endeavor is a mid-pack performer in the crowded SUV/crossover class.

TCC Likes

Snappy styling
Tidy size
Wide range of features.

Standard V-6 power
Roomy interior
Good warranty

TCC Dislikes

Interior styling and materials
Steering feel on all-wheel-drive models
Pricey if you don't watch it.

No third-row seat
Design is getting old
Doesn't stand out from crowd

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

19 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

AWD Sport Utility

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

56.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

125.6

106.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

33.6

38.5

Front Head Room (in)

40.8

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

54.4

55.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

59.1

Passenger Capacity

Third Leg Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

39.9

38.7

Third Hip Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

58.7

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

41.4

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

192.4

190.8

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

66.6

69.6

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.3

63.0

Wheelbase (in)

113.8

108.3

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.2

73.6

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

63.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

8.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.4

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

37.1

40.7

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

33.1

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

67.6

76.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x 1.1

11.4 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Yes

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.0 x 0.47

11.9 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

21.4

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.3

3.05

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

41.0

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.6

17.9

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.0

38.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

TBC

Rear Tire Size

P225/55R19

P235/65R17

Rear Tire Order Code

TWV

Front Tire Size

P225/55R19

P235/65R17

Spare Tire Size

T145/80D16

P235/65R17

Front Tire Order Code

TWV

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4119

4090

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x 7.0

17 x 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x 7.0

17 x 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16.0 x 4.0

16 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.8

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

232 @ 4000

255 @ 3750

Engine Order Code

EGF

6G75

Displacement

3.5L/215

3.8L/234

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

235 @ 6400

225 @ 5000

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

SMPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.28

1.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

w/Autostick

Sportronic w/OD

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.21

2.19

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

1.58

Trans Order Code

DG2

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.43

4.01

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.57

0.69

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.13

2.84

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Journey

Mitsubishi Endeavor

Body Style

4dr SUV

4-Door Wagon

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Struts

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.79

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.94

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

multi-link

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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