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2012 Dodge Journey MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Dodge Journey is a SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 22 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 94 SUVs rated for 2012, it ranks 29th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 19 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #29 of 94 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Dodge Journey's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2611.19.0
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 2012 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV76 MPGe $1,188
  2. 2Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3BYD e662 MPGe $1,458
  4. 4Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
  6. 29Dodge Journey22 MPG $2,114
  7. 94Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2012 JourneyOther SUVsClass median: $2,447/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Journey MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Journey FWD		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Journey FWD		 Flex-fuel 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
AWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Journey AWD		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

2012 Dodge Journey vs. rivals

vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Highlander 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda CX-7 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Explorer 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Explorer saves $92/yr vs Subaru Forester 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Forester saves $92/yr vs Hyundai Santa Fe 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Santa Fe saves $92/yr vs GMC Yukon Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Journey saves $101/yr vs Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Journey saves $101/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Dodge Journey?

Up to 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 19 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Dodge Journey use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Dodge Journey?

The 2012 Dodge Journey's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Dodge Journey per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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