Compare 2017 Dodge Journey vs Dodge Durango Review

2017 Dodge Journey vs Dodge Durango

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It is safe to say that the SUV is the most versatile vehicle category on the market right now. Sport utility vehicles combine the great features of trucks and cars in one amazing package. There may be a lot of great sport utility vehicles available to purchase right now, but you will be doing yourself a major disservice if you do not consider the two great sport utility vehicles from Dodge. The 2017 Journey and Durango offer enough subtle differences that they will be able to satisfy almost everyone in the market for a new sport utility vehicle.

Performance

The biggest difference between these two great vehicles from Dodge is their performance on the road. The 2017 Dodge Durango has an eight-speed transmission and an engine that delivers 293 horsepower. The 2017 Dodge Journey has a four-speed transmission and an engine that can offer 173 horsepower. The extra power offered by the Durango makes it the perfect choice for people that regular haul a lot of items. If you are only going to use your new sport utility vehicle for driving your family, then you will be extremely happy with the power provided by the 2017 Dodge Journey. The smaller engine in the Journey will also let you get slightly better gas mileage. The Journey has an estimated combined fuel efficiency of 22 miles per gallon while the Durango gets 21 miles per gallon.

Appearance

It can be somewhat hard to distinguish between the 2017 Dodge Journey and Durango on first glance, but there are some subtle differences in the appearance of the two great sport utility vehicles. The Durango is slightly bigger than the Journey, so it has a larger grille and taller roof. The 2017 Journey uses its smaller size to sit lower to the ground than the 2017 Durango. Other than the size difference, the body design of the Durango and Journey are nearly identical. Since both vehicles are manufactured by Dodge, they both offer the same color options for the exterior paint and interior fabric.

Safety

You never know what can happen on the open road, so vehicle safety is extremely important. Dodge knows the importance of keeping their drivers and passengers safe, so the 2017 Journey and Durango are both extremely safe. The similar body design of these two SUVs allowed them to get the same score on their crash tests. Both vehicles received a four-star rating on the overall frontal crash test rating and a perfect five-star rating on the overall side crash test. There is also no difference in the vehicles when it comes to their safety features. The 2017 Dodge Journey and Durango both have a low tire pressure warning, parking assist sensor, LED brake lights and traction control.

You now know the difference between the 2017 Dodge Journey and 2017 Dodge Durango, so it is time to stop by our dealership for a test drive. Getting behind the wheel of these two great sport utility vehicles is the best way to make the right purchasing decision for you and your family.