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2012-2017 Dodge Journey MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 19–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2012-2017 Dodge Journey at a glance
The 2012-2017 Dodge Journey covers 6 model years in the EPA database (18 configurations in all), rated 19–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $3,090 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2013, 2014 and 2017; 2015 and 2016 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 22 MPG, was reached in 2012.
2012-2017 Dodge Journey by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gas | 19–21 MPG | $3,090–$3,460 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 19–21 MPG | $3,090–$3,460 | Same EPA ratings as 2015 |
| 2015 | Gas | 19–21 MPG | $3,090–$3,460 | Same EPA ratings as 2014 |
| 2014 | Gas | 19–21 MPG | $3,090–$3,460 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 19–21 MPG | $3,080–$3,420 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 19–22 MPG | $2,990–$3,470 | First year |
What the 2017 Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$258
$3,090 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.15
Per 100 miles
$20.60
Five years
$15,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$200more a year
Class median $2,890 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Dodge Journey MPG
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,090.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,090 |
| Journey 3.6L 6-cyl FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 19 | $3,360 |
| Journey 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,460 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2016 Dodge Journey MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2015
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2016 Dodge Journey as for the 2015 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2015 section above.See 2015
2015 Dodge Journey MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2014
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Dodge Journey as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
2014 Dodge Journey MPG
19–21 MPG · $3,090–$3,460/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,080 to $3,090, $10 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,090 |
| Journey 3.6L 6-cyl FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 19 | $3,360 |
| Journey 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,460 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2013 Dodge Journey MPG
19–21 MPG · $3,080–$3,420/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 21 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,990 to $3,080, $90 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,080 |
| Journey 3.6L 6-cyl FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,330 |
| Journey 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,420 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2012 Dodge Journey MPG
19–22 MPG · $2,990–$3,470/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,990 |
| Journey 3.6L 6-cyl FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,320 |
| Journey 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,470 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $4,200 in California and $2,700 in Texas, a $1,500 difference.
- California $4,200
- Washington $3,890
- New York $3,090
- Florida $2,920
- Texas $2,700
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2017 small SUV models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2012-2017 Dodge Journey get?
EPA rates the 2012-2017 Dodge Journey at 19–22 MPG combined across 18 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG (19 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2012-2017 Dodge Journey?
The Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 22 MPG, in 2012. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2012-2017 Dodge Journey?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2013, 2014 and 2017. In 2015 and 2016 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2012-2017 Dodge Journey compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2011 Dodge Journey) is rated 19–22 MPG combined and costs $2,990–$3,470 a year to fuel; the 2012-2017 model is rated 19–22 MPG and costs $2,990–$3,470 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Dodge Journey per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,090 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,090–$3,460 a year. That is a $370 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Dodge Journey 100 miles?
About $20.60 per 100 miles for the Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.60 and $23.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 Dodge Journey more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 19 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2017 Dodge Journey compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,090 a year to fuel, $200 more than the class median of $2,890, and less than 4 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 198 rated small SUV configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2017 Dodge Journey different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,090. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2017 against 3 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 Dodge Journey for that year.