2012 Dodge Journey vs 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

2012 Dodge Journey

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

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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 4-Door ES

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Outlander 2WD 4-Door ES	23	28	$21,401	$22,345
Outlander 2WD 4-Door GT	19	26	$24,801	$25,895
Outlander 2WD 4-Door SE	23	28	$22,359	$23,345
Outlander 4WD 4-Door GT	19	25	$26,717	$27,895
Outlander 4WD 4-Door SE	22	27	$23,796	$24,845

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,595

$21,401

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,995

$22,345

Monthly Payment Estimate

$500 / month

$372 / 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.

It's aged less rapidly than other American-made Mitsus, but the 2012 Outlander still is bypassed by other compact crossovers.

TCC Likes

Ride quality is excellent
Spacious seven-seat interior
Looks distinctive

Evo-like front end
Available V-6
Three rows of seating

TCC Dislikes

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

Bare-bones four-cylinder powertrain
That third-row seat is tight
Safety scores missing

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

2WD Sport Utility

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.4

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

56.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.6

100.4

Third Leg Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

39.9

38.3

Third Hip Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

56.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

41.6

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

52.2

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

33.6

39.6

Front Head Room (in)

40.8

40.3

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

113.8

105.1

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.2

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

8.5

Length, Overall (in)

192.4

183.7

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

66.6

66.1

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.3

60.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

39.6

36.2

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

72.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.4

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

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

11.9 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x 1.1

11.6 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

16.6

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.5

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.0

34.8

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

3.2

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TWV

Front Tire Size

P225/55R19

P215/70R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T155/90D16

Front Tire Order Code

TWV

Spare Tire Order Code

TBK

Rear Tire Size

P225/55R19

P215/70R16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

250

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

375

225

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2500

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2500

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4238

3384

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x 7.0

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x 7.0

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

10.6

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4400

167 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

ERB

4B12

Displacement

3.6L/220

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

283 @ 6350

168 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

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

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.21

1.75

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

Trans Order Code

DG2

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

6.46

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45 up/1.57 down

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Continuously Variable Ratio

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.12

2.34-0.39

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Journey

Mitsubishi Outlander

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

4-Door Wagon

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.9

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.8

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

9.6

7.3

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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