Dodge Journey
21 MPG The 2020 Dodge Journey is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 714 gallons, $2286 a year in fuel, or $0.152 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2016–2020 run it averages 20.2 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.119 | $1190 | $1786 | $2381 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.152 | $1524 | $2286 | $3048 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.190 | $1905 | $2857 | $3810 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.214 | $2143 | $3214 | $4286 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.238 | $2381 | $3571 | $4762 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 21 MPG | 19 | 25 | $2950 | 420 | 1 |
| 2019 | 20 MPG | 18 | 25 | $3125 | 438 | 2 |
| 2018 | 20 MPG | 18 | 25 | $3125 | 438 | 2 |
| 2017 | 20 MPG | 18 | 25 | $3125 | 438 | 2 |
| 2016 | 20 MPG | 18 | 25 | $3125 | 439 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 74 small sport utility vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Dodge Journey ranks 73 on current figures, against a class average of 34.8 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Acura MDX FWD (22), Cadillac XT6 FWD (22), Honda Pilot FWD (22), Kia Telluride FWD (22), Lexus RX 350 L (22).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 420 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Dodge Journey get?
The 2020 Dodge Journey is rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA — 19 city and 25 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 20.2 MPG, ranging from 19 to 21 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Dodge Journey cost in fuel per year?
At 21 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 714 gallons — roughly $2286 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.152 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2020 model is $2950.
Has the Dodge Journey become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 20 MPG in 2016 to 21 in 2020 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 5% across 5 model years.
Is the Dodge Journey efficient for its class?
It ranks 73 of 74 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 34.8 MPG. That is 13.8 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.