- Newest year: 2019
- Gas
- Small SUVs
- Same as 2018
2018-2019 Dodge Journey MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 19–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2018-2019 Dodge Journey at a glance
The 2018-2019 Dodge Journey covers 2 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 19–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2019, 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 lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.
2018-2019 Dodge Journey by model year
What the 2019 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
$180more a year
Class median $2,910 a year, MY2019
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Dodge Journey MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2019 Dodge Journey as for the 2018 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2018 section above.See 2018
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.
2018 Dodge Journey MPG
19–21 MPG · $3,090–$3,460/yr
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.
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 MY2019 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2009-2010
- 2011
- 2012-2017 (1st gen)
- 2018-2019
- 2020
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2018-2019 Dodge Journey get?
EPA rates the 2018-2019 Dodge Journey at 19–21 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2019 Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 21 MPG (19 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2018-2019 Dodge Journey?
Every model year of the 2018-2019 Dodge Journey tops out at 21 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2018-2019 Dodge Journey?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2018 to 2019.
How does the 2018-2019 Dodge Journey compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2012-2017 Dodge Journey) is rated 19–22 MPG combined and costs $2,990–$3,470 a year to fuel; the 2018-2019 model is rated 19–21 MPG and costs $3,090–$3,460 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 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 2019 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 2019 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 2019 Dodge Journey compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,090 a year to fuel, $180 more than the class median of $2,910, and less than 3 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 215 rated small SUV configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2019 Dodge Journey different from the 2018 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2018 and 2019: 3 configurations rated 19–21 MPG combined. See the 2018 Dodge Journey for that year.