
Crossover vehicles have come into their own, with many great choices available.
The new Chevy Equinox and Kia Sorento are compelling choices, with four- and six-cylinder engines and plenty of spread-out room.
The Hyundai Santa Fe ranks with them, as does the bigger Toyota RAV4, while the latest Subaru Forester spins four-cylinder power in a stylish new body-but without a third-row seat (like the Equinox).
The Ford Escape offers a hybrid edition, and the Honda CR-V sticks with meager four-cylinder power but has good interior room and a durable reputation.
The Mitsubishi Outlander is close to the Journey in look and feel, and shares its lackluster performance, but gets new styling for 2010.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2010 Dodge Journey crossover is a mini-minivan and excels in features and safety, but the driving experience leaves a lot to be desired. |
With mediocre handling and fuel economy, the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox isn’t that appealing, but it still offers superior cabin space. |
The 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid is a viable and sturdy contender in the family crossover arena. Gas mileage is excellent for a compact SUV, and optional mechanical all-wheel drive sets it apart from softer competitors. |
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. |
Hyundai is no longer bargain-basement-priced, but the hard-to-fault 2008 Santa Fe has all the refinement of comparable rivals with a little more flair. |
The 2008 Toyota RAV4 brings a little more space than most compact SUVs without a mid-size price. |
MSRP From | |||||
$20,845 | $24,315 | $20,435 | $20,700 | $21,495 | $21,500 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Gas I4 |
EPA Class | |||||
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles | 2WD Sport Utility | 2WD Sport Utility | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
Style Name | |||||
FWD 4-Door SE | FWD 4-Door LS | FWD 4-Door I4 Manual XLS | 2WD 5-Door LX | FWD 4-Door Manual GLS | FWD 4-Door 4-cyl 4-Speed AT (GS) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
4dr SUV | 4 Door | 4 Door | 5 Door | 4 Door Sport Utility | 4 Door |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic | Automatic | Manual w/OD | Automatic | Manual | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2010 Dodge Journey vs. 2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 2010 Dodge Journey vs. 2009 Ford Escape | 2010 Dodge Journey vs. 2008 Honda CR-V | 2010 Dodge Journey vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Dodge Journey vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4 |