Dodge Journey vs. Jeep Wrangler Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Dodge Journey to the dealership as the Jeep Wrangler. When it comes to gas mileage, the Dodge Journey beats the Wrangler. As far as MSRP, the Jeep Wrangler doesn't cost much less than the Dodge Journey.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Dodge Journey over the Wrangler. The Dodge Journey is a better choice than the Jeep Wrangler regarding transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of equipment or large animals.

Convenience
The Jeep Wrangler's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Dodge Journey.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Jeep Wrangler offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Journey, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Jeep Wrangler make it more spacious for your passengers than the Dodge.

Dimensions
The Jeep Wrangler's tank is roughly the same size as the Dodge Journey's, though the Dodge Journey's is somewhat larger. The Jeep Wrangler fits in smaller parking spaces than the Dodge Journey. The Dodge Journey's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Wrangler may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Jeep Wrangler is quite certainly nimbler than the Journey, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Jeep Wrangler has a larger engine than the Journey. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Dodge Journey could learn a lesson or two from the Jeep regarding pickup. The Wrangler packs quite a punch compared to the Dodge Journey with respect to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Warranty
The Dodge Journey and the Jeep Wrangler have the same basic warranty.