2012 Dodge Journey vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Journey and 2012 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Journey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Journey (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Journey should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 Dodge Journey is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Journey will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Dodge Journey (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Journey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Dodge Journey has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Journey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Journey | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Journey | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 50 L |
