2020 Dodge Journey vs 2020 Kia Sorento

2020 Dodge Journey

#20 in Mid-Size SUVs

2020 Kia Sorento

#7 in Mid-Size SUVs

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Crossroad FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Journey Crossroad FWD	19	25	$27,660	$28,595
Journey SE Value FWD	19	25	$23,437	$23,675

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EX V6 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sorento EX V6 AWD	18	24	$35,414	$37,290
Sorento EX V6 FWD	19	26	$33,679	$35,490
Sorento L FWD	22	29	$25,952	$26,990
Sorento LX AWD	21	26	$28,736	$29,890
Sorento LX FWD	22	29	$26,966	$28,090
Sorento LX V6 AWD	18	24	$31,227	$32,390
Sorento LX V6 FWD	19	26	$29,459	$30,590
Sorento S V6 AWD	18	24	$33,665	$34,990
Sorento S V6 FWD	19	26	$31,896	$33,190
Sorento SX V6 AWD	18	24	$39,512	$41,890
Sorento SX V6 FWD	19	26	$37,792	$40,090

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,660

$35,414

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$28,595

$37,290

Monthly Payment Estimate

$477 / month

$622 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

3.3

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The ancient 2020 Dodge Journey is worth skipping in favor of almost any other new crossover SUV, and many used ones.

The 2020 Kia Sorento skimps on third-row seating, but in all other respects it’s a more than respectable crossover SUV.

TCC Likes

Cheap
Room for seven
Optional infotainment system

Upmarket feel inside and out
Terrific ride quality
Responsive, natural steering

TCC Dislikes

Poor safety record
Few features
Dated styling and materials

Second row sits too low
Don’t bother with the base engine
Mediocre fuel economy

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

23.4

31.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

39.3

Third Hip Room (in)

41.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

44.1

Third Head Room (in)

37.7

36.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

123.7

154.2

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

56.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

43.5

52.8

Second Leg Room (in)

36.1

39.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.2

39.5

Second Hip Room (in)

54.4

56.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

59.1

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

64.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.2

7.3

Length, Overall (in)

192.4

189

Height, Overall (in)

66.6

66.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.3

64.5

Wheelbase (in)

113.8

109.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.2

74.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

33.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

67.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

10.7

11.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.5

18.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.5

37.3

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

TR1

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55HR19

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

TR1

Front Tire Size

P225/55HR19

P235/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1000

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4054

4101

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

600

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

166 @ 4000

252 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

ED3

Displacement

2.4 L/144

3.3 L/204

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

173 @ 6000

290 @ 6400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.28

3.51

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

4.81

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.86

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.21

3.42

Trans Description Cont. Again

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.57

2.90

Trans Order Code

DFF

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Dodge Journey

Kia Sorento

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

8.4

8.9

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

2020 Dodge Journey

2020 Journey in stock for now
Factory rebate steady at $1,250
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2020 Kia Sorento

2020 Kia Sorentos almost gone; 2021s arriving
Bonus: Up to $5,500 cash on 2020s
Finance: From 0.0% for 75 months
Lease: From $229 for 36 months

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