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(1 reviews)Dodge journey
Amanda conduff • May 19, 2024
4.0My car is good on gas. Tires are good. Radio works. Mileage is low. Interior is excellent. Quality is very good. Headlights work fine. Performance is good. Miles per gallon is excellent. Safety is good. Ownership is fine. The car is good onl...Read More
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R/T American Value Package 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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When the Dodge Journey was first launched in 2009, it needed quite a few improvements and hence wasn’t the preferred choice for many buyers, especially against the more established options.
When the Dodge Journey was first launched in 2009, it needed quite a few improvements and hence wasn’t the preferred choice for many buyers, especially against the more established options. A couple of years later, it received heavy updates to make it a more refined package, and although the 2013 model looks pretty similar to the original Journey, it is a much better crossover today and has many worthy attributes to make it worth considering in this segment.
Dodge has provided a variety of trims to cater to a large section of society. The SE trim offers the best value for a Journey buyer as it gets a lot of features, including a premium cloth upholstery and dual-zone climate control, and yet manages to undercut the costs of the base trims of competitors.
SXT 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 283 hp 6A)
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SXT 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 283 hp 6A)
Crossroad 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 283 hp FFV 4A)
Crew 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Amanda conduff
2013 Dodge Journey
••4.0Posted On: May 19, 2024
Gas mileage, 3rd row seats
Jerking, jumping, pulling, Seats don't go down. Jerks
My car is good on gas. Tires are good. Radio works. Mileage is low. Interior is excellent. Quality is very good. Headlights work fine. Performance is good. Miles per gallon is excellent. Safety is good. Ownership is fine. The car is good only thing wrong with it is it jerks from time to time
When the Dodge Journey was first launched in 2009, it needed quite a few improvements and hence wasn’t the preferred choice for many buyers, especially against the more established options.
When the Dodge Journey was first launched in 2009, it needed quite a few improvements and hence wasn’t the preferred choice for many buyers, especially against the more established options. A couple of years later, it received heavy updates to make it a more refined package, and although the 2013 model looks pretty similar to the original Journey, it is a much better crossover today and has many worthy attributes to make it worth considering in this segment.
The 2013 Dodge Journey is now available in 5 different trims with a special American Value Package available that gets all the necessary features at a really affordable price tag. The R/T trim of the SUV will be reviewed separately. The higher trims add more features and creature comforts alongside a more powerful V6 engine that also improves the performance of this crossover. It falls in a price range that extends from $20,190 for its base variant and goes up to $31,190 for its top-rack variant.
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Trims |
American Value Pkg |
SE |
SXT |
Crew |
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MSRP (FWD) |
$20,190 |
$22,190 |
$24,290 |
$29,390 |
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MSRP (AWD) |
- |
- |
$27,690 |
$31,190 |
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Key Features |
2.4L, 173 hp inline-4 engine |
American Value Pkg trim plus |
SE trim plus; |
SXT trim plus; |
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Front And Rear Head Airbags |
Post-Collision Safety System |
Front Fog/Driving Lights |
3.6L, 283 hp V6 engine |
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6-speaker audio system |
Cruise Control |
12 Months Of Paid Satellite Radio Service |
Dusk Sensing Headlamps |
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Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel |
Dual Zone Front Air Conditioning |
Keyless Ignition |
Leather Steering Wheel |
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Heated Mirrors |
Remote Keyless Power Door Locks |
17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Multi-Level Heating Front Seats |
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Cloth Upholstery |
Premium Cloth Upholstery |
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Leather Upholstery |
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Reclining Rear Seats |
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19-inch Painted Alloy Wheels |
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Dodge has provided a variety of trims to cater to a large section of society. The SE trim offers the best value for a Journey buyer as it gets a lot of features, including a premium cloth upholstery and dual-zone climate control, and yet manages to undercut the costs of the base trims of competitors.
The Dodge Journey is powered by either of the two engines on offer: the lower trims featuring a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine which produces 173 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque and the higher trims that are powered by a 3.6-liter V6 engine that is rated at 283 hp and 260 lb-ft.
The base engine is mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission, while the V6 gets a 6-speed automatic. Both the engines are available with a front-wheel-drive and an all-wheel drive drivetrain. The SUV with its base engine touches the 60 mph mark in 11 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.9 seconds.
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Model |
Dodge Journey American Value Pkg |
Chevrolet Equinox LS |
Honda CR-V LX |
Toyota RAV4 LE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MSRP |
$20,190 |
$25,085 |
$23,625 |
$24,160 |
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Engine |
2.4L, Naturally Aspirated Inline-4 |
2.4L, Naturally Aspirated Inline-4 |
2.4L, Naturally Aspirated Inline-4 |
2.5L, Naturally Aspirated Inline-4 |
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Drivetrain |
FWD |
FWD |
FWD |
FWD |
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Transmission |
4-speed automatic |
6-speed automatic |
5-speed automatic |
6-speed automatic |
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Power |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
182 hp @ 6,700 rpm |
185 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
176 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
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Torque |
166 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
172 lb-ft @ 4,900 rpm |
163 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm |
172 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
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0-60 mph (sec) |
11.0 |
8.7 |
9.9 |
8.4 |
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Quarter-mile (sec) |
17.9 |
16.8 |
17.3 |
16.4 |
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Top Speed (mph) |
119 |
123 |
124 |
122 |
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Towing Capacity (lbs) |
1,000 |
1,500 |
1,500 |
1,500 |
The affordability factor of the Journey translates to a pretty sluggish performance as compared to its competitors. The most expensive Chevrolet Equinox is amongst the quickest, with the top honors going to the Toyota RAV4. The Honda CR-V is also pretty slow in off-the-line acceleration tests, but the acceleration is not as poor as that of the Journey.
The low performance of the Journey might make people think that it is more frugal as compared to other cars in the segment, but that is not the case as well. The base engine has a 21 mpg combined city and highway driving rating from the EPA, while the more powerful V6 engine is rated for 20 mpg. Not to forget the real-world conditions, and opting for the AWD drivetrain would reduce the fuel economy even further.
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Model |
Dodge Journey |
Chevrolet Equinox |
Honda CR-V |
Toyota RAV4 |
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MPG (City) |
19 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
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MPG (Highway) |
26 |
32 |
31 |
31 |
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MPG (Combined) |
21 |
26 |
26 |
26 |
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Fuel Capacity (gal) |
20.5 |
18.8 |
15.3 |
15.9 |
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Range (City / Highway / Combined) (miles) |
390 / 533 / 431 |
414 / 602 / 489 |
352 / 474 / 398 |
382 / 493 / 413 |
All the other three crossovers have pretty similar EPA fuel economy ratings, and the only difference that affects their driving range is their gas tank capacities. Although the Journey has the largest fuel tank capacity, the Chevrolet Equinox too has a pretty large gas tank which aids it in providing a class-leading driving range.
The Dodge Journey features a more premium and high-quality cabin in this segment, both in terms of design and materials quality. The design is pretty neat and modern, while there is plenty of technology on offer.
It features a sliding second row of seats that has become the norm in this segment, but the Journey offers an optional third row of seats which is the segment first. That being said, the space on both the rear row of seats isn’t that great, but the additional row can come in handy when carrying a bunch to kids for a day out.Â
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Model |
Dodge Journey |
Chevrolet Equinox |
Honda CR-V |
Toyota RAV4 |
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Front Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in) |
40.8 / 57.5 / 40.8 |
40.9 / 55.8 / 41.2 |
39.9 / 58.6 / 41.3 |
39.8 / 57.3 / 42.6 |
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Rear Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in) |
39.9 / 56.9 / 33.6 |
39.2 / 55.3 / 39.9 |
38.6 / 56.4 / 38.3 |
38.9 / 55.4 /37.2 |
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Cargo Capacity with Rear Seat Upright (cu-ft) |
39.6 |
31.5 |
37.2 |
38.4Â |
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Cargo Capacity with Rear Seat Folded (cu-ft) |
67.6 |
63.7 |
70.9 |
73.4 |
The Toyota RAV4 offers the best in class front row space and also has the highest maximum cargo capacity. The Chevy Equinox, on the other hand, has the most spacious rear seats, but it does compromise a bit on the luggage space at the back. The Honda CR-V is the crossover that offers the best balance of space for both the passengers and their luggage. Major interior features include-
The large 8.4-inch touchscreen that is available on most of the trims of the Journey offers one of the best experiences with crisp graphics, smooth and fluid animations, and logical menus. There is also a decent amount of technology on offer across the trims, while the audio system is also pretty good considering the price of the car. Major infotainment features include-
The Journey SUV has a design language similar to that of other Dodge cars; it is sleek, bold, and has sharp shoulder lines that provide a more masculine and macho look to the car.
The four-section front grille provides a fresh front fascia to the Journey, while the chunky front bumper and old-school-designed all wheels add to the charm of the crossover.
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Model |
Dodge Journey |
Chevrolet Equinox |
Honda CR-V |
Toyota RAV4 |
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
3,818 |
3,777 |
3,305 |
3,435 |
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Length (in) |
182.4 |
187.8 |
178.3 |
179.9 |
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Width (in) |
72.2 |
72.5 |
71.6 |
72.6 |
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Height (in) |
66.6 |
66.3 |
65.1 |
65.4 |
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Ground Clearance (in) |
7.3 |
6.9 |
6.8 |
6.3 |
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Wheelbase (in) |
113.8 |
112.5 |
103.1 |
104.7 |
The Dodge Journey is a heavy car, and although it is not the largest one in this comparison, it has the longest wheelbase to offer. The Chevy Equinox is the largest and yet is lighter than the Journey. The two Japanese crossovers are pretty similar to one another in terms of dimensions, and it is the Journey that has the highest ground clearance on offer while the RAV4 has the lowest ride height. Major exterior highlights of the SUV include-
There aren’t many modern safety features or driver assistance features on offer in the Dodge Journey, and yet it manages to perform well in the safety tests. The NHTSA has rated the 2013 Journey with a 4-star overall rating out of a possible 5-star rating, while it is chosen as the ‘Top Safety Pick’ choice by the IIHS in the crash tests conducted by them. A highlight of the available safety features is listed below.
The Dodge Journey has improved substantially since it was first launched, and as it stands today, it offers a good value for budget-minded buyers. That being said, it is not without a few drawbacks. The performance is poor from the base engine, and the fuel efficiency is also below par. But if you plan to overlook that and choose the Journey, it provides for a very plush and modern cabin with sufficient creature comforts to make the deal pretty sweet at this price point.
