
While competitors like the Mitsu Endeavor have fallen into obscurity, the Journey's been met with a few very capable new competitors.
The Subaru Outback is one, but the vehicle with the Journey right in its Dodge crosshairs is the Georgia-built 2011 Kia Sorento.
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 Honda CR-V doesn't have a third row and sticks with meager four-cylinder power but has good interior room and a durable reputation.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2011 Dodge Journey is a crossover wagon for seven, not a Le Mans intender; it's well-suited for a practical family journey. |
If you don’t need a third row, the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox is just right for small families; it’s refined, secure, and versatile, and gets very impressive fuel economy in four-cylinder form. |
The 2011 Honda CR-V is homely, as well as unexciting to drive; yet it's a great minivan alternative on many counts—appealing to practical shoppers with a roomy, versatile interior and top safety ratings. |
The 2011 Kia Sorento takes a right turn in its transition from off-roader to all-weather wagon: It’s sized right, timed right, and packaged right. |
The 2011 Subaru Outback is the equivalent of a good cross-trainer—offering satisfying on-road performance, modest trail capability, and enviable interior versatility and space, all with just a taste of luxury, too. |
Don't let appearances mislead; the 2011 Toyota RAV4 is a modern, practical crossover choice and great for frugal families. |
MSRP From | |||||
$22,245 | $22,995 | $21,895 | $21,195 | $23,195 | $22,475 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
16 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Gas I4 | Gas I4 ECOTEC | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas Flat 4 | Gas I4 |
EPA Class | |||||
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Mid-Size Station Wagon | Sport Utility Vehicle |
Style Name | |||||
FWD 4-Door Express | FWD 4-Door LS | 2WD 5-Door LX | 2WD 4-Door I4 Base | 4-Door Wagon H4 Manual 2.5i | FWD 4-Door 4-cyl 4-Speed AT (GS) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All 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 | |||||
Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door | Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door | 4 Door Wagon | 4 Door |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2011 Dodge Journey vs. 2011 Chevrolet Equinox | 2011 Dodge Journey vs. 2011 Honda CR-V | 2011 Dodge Journey vs. 2011 Kia Sorento | 2011 Dodge Journey vs. 2011 Subaru Outback | 2011 Dodge Journey vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4 |