Dodge Journey vs. Honda CR-V
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Journey and Honda CR-V contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Dodge Journey and the Honda CR-V.
When comparing the Dodge Journey's and the Honda CR-V's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Journey has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Honda CR-V has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Journey's and the Honda CR-V's specifications and ratings, the Honda CR-V is a better car than the Dodge Journey.
Pricing: A used 2020 Dodge Journey ranges from $14,994 to $22,993 while a used 2020 Honda CR-V is priced between $21,799 to $30,000.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Journey loses 46.8 percent of its value and the Honda CR-V loses 31.1 percent of its value. This means the Honda CR-V retains 15.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Journey.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Journey is 7.9 out of 10 while the Honda CR-V's quality rating is 8.9 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Journey being ranked 37 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs and the Honda CR-V being ranked 1 out of 67.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Journey is 8.1 out of 10. For the Honda CR-V the reliability rating is 9.0 out of 10. This gives the Honda CR-V a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Journey.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Journey’s base engine makes 172 horsepower, and the Honda CR-V base engine makes 190 horsepower. The Journey is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 513 miles. The CR-V is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles.This gives the Honda CR-V the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Journey the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda CR-V, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Dodge Journey, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda CR-V has higher safety ratings than the Dodge Journey, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,675
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$30,923
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$23,675 - $36,120
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$24,855
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$22,995 - $26,645
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,600
Price Range:
$14,994 - $22,993
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,718
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$18,600 - $37,369
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
283
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
71,501
# Good or Great Deals:
111
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,031
Price Range:
$21,799 - $30,000
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$22,143
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$18,125 - $26,362
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,435
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
61,056
# Good or Great Deals:
233
Dodge Journey Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Honda CR-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Journey
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.6 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
10.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda CR-V
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
6.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
5.9 - 9.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
57%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1 - 31.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
21
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.2 - 21
Dodge Journey Rankings
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43 out of / 67Summary 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.
Summary Review
The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover with mass appeal. It has been one of the best-selling SUVs since its introduction as a 1997 model. The current CR-V benefitted from a redesign for the 2017 model year, with new models costing an average of $31,288 and 3-year-old models averaging $25,089.
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)
Pros and Cons
- Hybrid version available
- Assertive exterior design
- Highly functional and comfortable interior
- Priced higher than some competitors
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is not to every driver’s taste
- Blind-spot monitoring unavailable in base models
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Dodge Journey Trim Levels
Crossroad, SE Value
Honda CR-V Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, LX, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
172 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
165 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
190 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
179 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 513 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 34 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
392 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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 Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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:
10.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
67.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
134.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
39.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
75.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
145.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3818 lbs
Width:
83.7 inches
Height:
66.6 inches
Length:
192.4 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3337 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
182.1 inches
Wheelbase:
104.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Pitch Black Clear Coat
Blue
Contusion Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Destroyer Gray Clear Coat / Granite Pearl Coat
Red
Redline 2 Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Clear Coat
White
Vice White
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Light Frost Beige
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Ivory
Gray
Gray
