Fuel Economy and Driving Range

From Car and Driver

Fuel Economy Rating:

Neither of the Journey's two engine choices are fuel efficient. The four-cylinder engine has the worst EPA ratings of the competitors shown here. The V-6 model with all-wheel drive that we tested did manage to outperform its EPA estimates in our real-world testing.

What’s New for 2019?

Since the Journey returns to 2019 with the same set of powertrain options and is mechanically identical to the 2018 model year, we don't expect its EPA estimates or its performance in our real-world fuel-economy testing to differ for 2019.

In our real-world testing, we found the Subaru Outback to be the winner in this group of competitors.

EPA Fuel Economy Ratings Compared: Dodge Journey, FWD

We've devised our own fuel-economy test in an attempt to replicate how most people drive on the highway. Our procedure entails a 200-mile out-and-back loop on Michigan's I-94 highway. We maintain a GPS-verified 75 mph and use the cruise control as much as possible to mimic the way many drivers behave during long trips.

EPA Fuel Economy Ratings Compared: Dodge Journey, AWD

Our all-wheel-drive V-6 Journey test vehicle beat its EPA highway number by 1 mpg, good enough to tie for second place in this matchup.

Test Results: Highway Fuel Economy

All-wheel-drive Journeys have a 21.1-gallon fuel tank that facilitates impressive range; front-drive models have a 20.5-gallon tank.

Test Results: Highway Range

For more information on the fuel economy and driving range of the Dodge Journey, you can read our in-depth review of the 2018 Journey.

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