Dodge Journey vs. Jeep Renegade
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Journey and Jeep Renegade contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Dodge Journey and the Jeep Renegade.
In comparing the Dodge Journey's and the Jeep Renegade's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Journey has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Jeep Renegade has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Journey's and the Jeep Renegade's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Renegade is a better car than the Dodge Journey.
Pricing: A used 2020 Dodge Journey ranges from $10,995 to $21,963 while a used 2020 Jeep Renegade is priced between $12,988 to $21,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Journey loses 50.6 percent of its value and the Jeep Renegade loses 43.8 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Renegade retains 6.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Journey.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Journey is 7.4 out of 10 while the Jeep Renegade's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Journey being ranked 36 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs and the Jeep Renegade being ranked 34 out of 67.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Journey is 7.3 out of 10. For the Jeep Renegade the reliability rating is 7.4 out of 10. This gives the Jeep Renegade a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Journey.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Journey’s base engine makes 172 horsepower, and the Jeep Renegade base engine makes 180 horsepower. The Journey is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 513 miles. The Renegade is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 381 miles.This gives the Jeep Renegade the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Journey the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Journey, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Jeep Renegade, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Dodge Journey and the Jeep Renegade have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
23675
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
30923
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
23675 - 36120
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
22375
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21787
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
17350 - 28400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
15956
Price Range:
10995 - 21963
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
24493
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
15956 - 37674
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
275
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
77491
# Good or Great Deals:
162
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17469
Price Range:
12988 - 21998
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
17939
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
14944 - 21413
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
448
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
63425
# Good or Great Deals:
209
Dodge Journey Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Jeep Renegade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Journey
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.1 - 11.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.077
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Renegade
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
6.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
5.1 - 8.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.038
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.962521070651233
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 35.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.538114769236852
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.9 - 11.1
Dodge Journey Rankings
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34 out of / 34Ranking
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57 out of / 67Jeep Renegade Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
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13 out of / 67Ranking
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58 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Dodge Journey Trim Levels
Crossroad, SE Value
Jeep Renegade Trim Levels
Altitude, High Altitude, Jeepster, Latitude, Limited, North Edition, Orange Edition, Sport, Trailhawk, Upland
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
172 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
165 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
175 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 513 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
279 / 381 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
10.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
67.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
134 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
18.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
118.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3818 lbs
Width:
83.7 inches
Height:
66.6 inches
Length:
192.4 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3159 lbs
Width:
79.6 inches
Height:
66.5 inches
Length:
166.6 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/65R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Pitch Black Clear Coat
Blue
Contusion Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Destroyer Gray Clear Coat / Granite Pearl Coat
Red
Redline 2 Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Clear Coat
White
Vice White
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Bikini Metallic Clear Coat / Brilliant Blue Metallic Clear Coat / Jetset Blue Clear Coat / Slate Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Sting-Gray Clear Coat
Red
Colorado Red Clear Coat
Silver
Glacier Metallic Clear Coat
White
Alpine White Clear Coat
Orange
Omaha Orange Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Light Frost Beige
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Black/Sandstorm
