Chevrolet Equinox vs Dodge Journey (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$175
- Equinox: 7 mpg better, 3.8 in more rear legroom.
- Journey: 3.7 cu ft more cargo, 2 more seats.
- Equinox wins 6 of 13 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Equinox | Journey | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $24,995 | $25,170 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 172 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 203 lb-ft | 165 lb-ft | Equinox |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 21 mpg | Equinox |
| Cargo, max | 63.9 cu ft | 67.6 cu ft | Journey |
| Cargo, seats up | 29.9 cu ft | 10.7 cu ft | Equinox |
| Rear legroom | 39.9 in | 36.1 in | Equinox |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | 40.8 in | About the same |
| Length | 183.1 in | 192.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,274 lb | 3,818 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | 1,000 lb | Equinox |
| Seats | 5 | 7 | Journey |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 7.2 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 8.1 s estimate | 9.1 s estimate | Equinox |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Equinox L FWD $23,800 | Journey SE Value FWD $23,675 | $125 |
| Journey SE Value FWD $23,675 | Equinox 1.5T L FWD $23,800 | $125 |
Cost to run
Equinox costs $2,918 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Equinox | Journey |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $24,995 | $25,170 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $33,224 | $36,141 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Equinox wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Equinox | 25% |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | Journey | 5% |
| Towing | Equinox | 33% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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