Dodge Journey FWD
20 MPG The 2015 Dodge Journey FWD is EPA-rated at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 750 gallons, $2400 a year in fuel, or $0.160 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2011–2015 run it averages 20.5 MPG, falling 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 | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.150 | $1500 | $2250 | $3000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.160 | $1600 | $2400 | $3200 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.175 | $1750 | $2625 | $3500 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.225 | $2250 | $3375 | $4500 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 20 MPG | 18 | 25 | $3125 | 439 | 2 |
| 2014 | 20 MPG | 18 | 25 | $3125 | 439 | 2 |
| 2013 | 20.5 MPG | 18 | 25.5 | $3025 | 436 | 2 |
| 2012 | 21 MPG | 18 | 25.5 | $2975 | 424 | 2 |
| 2011 | 21 MPG | 18 | 25.5 | $2975 | 424 | 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 FWD ranks 74 on current figures, against a class average of 34.8 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Dodge Journey (21), Acura MDX FWD (22), Cadillac XT6 FWD (22), Honda Pilot FWD (22), Kia Telluride FWD (22).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 439 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Dodge Journey FWD get?
The 2015 Dodge Journey FWD is rated at 20 MPG combined by the EPA — 18 city and 25 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 20.5 MPG, ranging from 19 to 22 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Dodge Journey FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 20 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 750 gallons — roughly $2400 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.160 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2015 model is $3125.
Has the Dodge Journey FWD become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 21 MPG in 2011 to 20 in 2015. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Dodge Journey FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 74 of 74 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 34.8 MPG. That is 14.8 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.