2012 Hyundai TUCSON vs. 2012 Dodge Journey
When we compare the 2012 Hyundai TUCSON's and the 2012 Dodge Journey's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2012 Dodge Journey has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The 2012 Hyundai TUCSON and 2012 Dodge Journey have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2012 Hyundai TUCSON's and the 2012 Dodge Journey's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
2012 Hyundai TUCSON vs. 2012 Dodge Journey Pricing
A used 2012 Hyundai TUCSON ranges from $6,427 to $15,652 while a used 2012 Dodge Journey is priced between $4,987 to $20,810.
2012 Hyundai TUCSON vs. 2012 Dodge Journey Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2012 Hyundai TUCSON loses 41.6 percent of its value and the 2012 Dodge Journey loses 48.3 percent of its value. This means the 2012 Hyundai TUCSON retains 6.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2012 Dodge Journey.
2012 Hyundai TUCSON vs. 2012 Dodge Journey Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai TUCSON is 8.5 out of 10 while the Dodge Journey's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai TUCSON being ranked 21 out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs and the Dodge Journey being ranked 37 out of 66.
2012 Hyundai TUCSON vs. 2012 Dodge Journey Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai TUCSON is 8.0 out of 10. For the Dodge Journey the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai TUCSON a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Journey.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2012 Hyundai TUCSON’s base engine makes 165 horsepower, and the 2012 Dodge Journey base engine makes 173 horsepower. Both the TUCSON and the Journey are rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 398 and 533 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2012 Dodge Journey, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2012 Hyundai TUCSON, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2012 Hyundai TUCSON has higher safety ratings than the 2012 Dodge Journey, with an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
6427 - 15652
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.415854
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
4987 - 20810
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.482687
Hyundai TUCSON Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.481138 / 10
Reliability:
8.033413 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
Dodge Journey Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.466667 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Hyundai TUCSON Rankings
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54 out of / 66Summary Review
The Hyundai Tucson is a five-passenger SUV with an upscale cabin and plenty of room for cargo and people. The current Tucson was redesigned for the 2022 model year, with new models costing an average of $29,524 and 3-year-old models averaging $20,667.
Summary Review
The Dodge Journey is one of America’s most affordable 7-passenger vehicles. Those looking for the best bang for their buck may want to give it a look.
Pros and Cons
- High quality cabin materials
- Plenty of standard safety equipment
- Comfortable ride
- Tricky capacitive infotainment controls
- No volume knob
- No wireless Apple CarPlay with large screen
Pros and Cons
- Lowest entry price in its class
- Some years (’14-’19) had an optional V6 and AWD
- Inexpensive to buy used
- Limited new availability
- Poor safety scores
- Poor value retention (see pros above for the bright side)
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2012 Hyundai TUCSON Trim Levels
GL, GLS, Limited
2012 Dodge Journey Trim Levels
American Value Package, Crew, Lux, R/T, SE, SXT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.61 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
165 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
146 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
173 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
166 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
306 / 398 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 533 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
25.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
39.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
67.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
134.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3179 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
173.2 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3796 lbs
Width:
83.7 inches
Height:
66.6 inches
Length:
192.4 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/70R16