2012 Dodge Journey vs 2012 Honda CR-V vs 2012 Subaru Forester

2012 Dodge Journey

2012 Honda CR-V

2012 Subaru Forester

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AWD 4-Door Crew

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Journey AWD 4-Door Crew	16	24	$28,595	$29,995
Journey AWD 4-Door R/T	16	24	$30,251	$31,795
Journey AWD 4-Door SXT	16	24	$25,283	$26,395
Journey FWD 4-Door American Value Pkg	19	26	$18,855	$18,995
Journey FWD 4-Door Crew	17	25	$26,939	$28,195
Journey FWD 4-Door R/T	17	25	$28,595	$29,995
Journey FWD 4-Door SE	19	26	$18,855	$18,995
Journey FWD 4-Door SXT	19	26	$22,155	$22,995

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2WD 5-Door EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX	23	31	$23,098	$24,595
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L	23	31	$25,579	$27,245
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi	23	31	$26,983	$28,745
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L w/RES	23	31	$26,234	$27,945
CR-V 2WD 5-Door LX	23	31	$21,132	$22,495
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX	22	30	$24,268	$25,845
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L	22	30	$26,749	$28,495
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi	22	30	$28,153	$29,995
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L w/RES	22	30	$27,404	$29,195
CR-V AWD 5-Door LX	22	30	$22,302	$23,745

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4-Door Automatic 2.5X

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X	21	27	$20,580	$21,795
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Limited	21	27	$24,905	$26,595
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Limited PZEV	21	27	$25,214	$26,895
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X PZEV	21	27	$20,888	$22,095
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Premium	21	27	$22,869	$24,295
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Premium PZEV	21	27	$23,178	$24,595
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Touring	21	27	$26,094	$27,895
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Touring PZEV	21	27	$26,403	$28,195
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5XT Premium	19	24	$25,407	$27,095
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5XT Touring	19	24	$27,992	$29,895
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X	21	27	$19,489	$20,595
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X PZEV	21	27	$19,798	$20,895
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X Premium	21	27	$21,960	$23,295
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X Premium PZEV	21	27	$22,269	$23,595

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,595

$23,098

$20,580

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,995

$24,595

$21,795

Monthly Payment Estimate

$500 / month

$410 / month

$363 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Practical without being too prim, the 2012 Dodge Journey cuts an interesting figure and spans the gulf between compact crossovers and family-grade SUVs.

The 2012 Honda CR-V is a great family vehicle, with a thoughtfully designed and comfortable interior, and improved refinement, but it lacks the confident, sprightly feel present in past CR-Vs.

The 2012 Subaru Forester is tough, all-weather-capable, and one of the best-handling compact crossovers--plus, a blast to drive in XT turbo form--but an old-tech automatic transmission and econo-caliber interior remain letdowns.

TCC Likes

Ride quality is excellent
Spacious seven-seat interior
Looks distinctive

Very comfortable seating
Excellent one-pull folding backseat
Simple, tasteful dash layout

Utilitarian exterior
Excellent handling
All-weather surefootedness

TCC Dislikes

Steering feels numb
Navigation system is kludgy
Knee room trimmed by dash styling

Steering feel
Bland, slightly evolved exterior
Unimpressive interior materials

Widely spaced gears (4-sp auto)
Chintzy cabin materials
Small, flat front seats

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

23 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

31 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

2WD Sport Utility

Sport Utility Vehicle - AWD

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

33.6

38.3

38.0

Front Head Room (in)

40.8

38.0

41.6

Second Hip Room (in)

54.4

53.1

52.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

58.6

56.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.6

101.5

107.6

Third Leg Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

39.9

38.6

40.4

Third Hip Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

56.4

55.6

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

41.3

43.1

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

54.5

52.9

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

66.6

65.1

65.9

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

- TBD -

27.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.3

61.6

60.2

Wheelbase (in)

113.8

103.1

103.0

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.2

71.6

70.1

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

61.6

60.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.8

8.9

Length, Overall (in)

192.4

178.3

179.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.4

39.0

42.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

37.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

39.6

37.2

68.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

54.0

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

33.1

- TBD -

33.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

51.0

61.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

67.6

70.9

33.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x 1.1

11.8 x - TBD -

11.7 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.0 x 0.5

12.0 x - TBD -

11.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

15.3

16.9

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

3.2

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.5

16.7

16.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.0

37.3

34.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/55R19

P225/65TR17

P215/65HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

TWV

Front Tire Size

P225/55R19

P225/65TR17

P215/65HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

- TBD -

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TWV

Spare Tire Order Code

TBK

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2500

1500

2400

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

250

150

240

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

375

225

360

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2500

1500

2400

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4238

3365

3300

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Compact

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x 7.0

17 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

- TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x 7.0

17 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

10.6

7.0

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

410

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4400

163 @ 4400

174 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

ERB

Displacement

3.6L/220

2.4L/144

2.5L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

283 @ 6350

185 @ 7000

170 @ 5800

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas I4

Gas Flat 4

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

4.44

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45 up/1.57 down

0.73

0.69

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.12

2.65

2.79

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.28

1.03

1.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.53

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.21

2.00

2.27

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

1.51

1.55

Trans Order Code

DG2

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Vehicle Name

Dodge Journey

Honda CR-V

Subaru Forester

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.75

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.79

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.6

7.1

8.1

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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