- Newest year: 2020
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2020 Dodge Journey MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 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, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2020 Dodge Journey at a glance
The 2020 Dodge Journey has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 21 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at 21 MPG, which costs about $3,090 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 3 of 10 small SUV configurations rated for MY2020 (class median $2,860 a year).
What the 2020 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
$230more a year
Class median $2,860 a year, MY2020
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Dodge Journey MPG
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,090 |
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 MY2020 small SUV models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2020 Dodge Journey compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2018-2019 Dodge Journey) is rated 19–21 MPG combined and costs $3,090–$3,460 a year to fuel; the 2020 model is rated 21 MPG and costs $3,090 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Dodge Journey get?
EPA rates the 2020 Dodge Journey at 21 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 21 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 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 1 configuration the cost runs $3,090 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2020 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). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2020 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 2020 Dodge Journey compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,090 a year to fuel, $230 more than the class median of $2,860, and less than 3 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 242 rated small SUV configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2020 Dodge Journey different from the 2019 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,090. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2020 against 3 configurations for 2019. See the 2019 Dodge Journey for that year.