Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Nissan and the Journey most certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Nissan Murano's engine is significantly more massive than the Dodge Journey's. Keep in mind that bigger engines may use more gas than smaller ones.
The Nissan Murano packs quite a punch compared to the Dodge Journey when it comes to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.
Torque equals pickup, and the Murano will have picked up and gone by the time the Dodge Journey finally gets moving.
Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Dodge Journey over the Nissan Murano.
The Dodge Journey is a better choice than the Nissan as far as transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of cargo or sizeable animals.
Towing is substantially more the Murano's forte than it is the Dodge Journey's.
Convenience
The Dodge Journey's fuel tank will need to be replenished slightly more often than the unit in the Nissan.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge offers a bit more head room than the Nissan Murano, there really isn't much of a difference.
The ampler interior dimensions of the Nissan Murano make it more spacious for your passengers than the Dodge Journey.
Dimensions
The Journey's tank is roughly the same size as the Nissan Murano's, though the Nissan Murano's is slightly larger.
The Nissan and the Dodge Journey compete for the same parking spaces.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Dodge is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Nissan Murano.
The Journey pales in comparison to the Nissan Murano with respect to fuel economy.
When it comes to MSRP, the Nissan costs substantially more than the Dodge.
Overview
The Nissan Murano and the Dodge Journey have the same basic after-sale protection.