2017 Dodge Journey vs 2017 Ford Flex

2017 Dodge Journey

2017 Ford Flex

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Crossroad AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Journey Crossroad AWD	16	24	$29,386	$30,495
Journey Crossroad FWD	19	25	$26,131	$26,995
Journey Crossroad Plus AWD	16	24	$29,386	$30,495
Journey Crossroad Plus FWD	19	25	$26,131	$26,995
Journey GT AWD	16	24	$32,548	$33,895
Journey GT FWD	17	25	$30,781	$31,995
Journey SE AWD	16	24	$26,400	$26,795
Journey SE FWD	19	25	$21,097	$21,195
Journey SXT AWD	16	24	$27,991	$28,995
Journey SXT FWD	19	25	$24,736	$25,495

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Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Flex Limited AWD	16	22	$38,372	$40,180
Flex Limited EcoBoost AWD	15	21	$41,093	$43,030
Flex Limited FWD	16	23	$36,509	$38,230
Flex SE FWD	16	23	$28,974	$30,025
Flex SEL AWD	16	22	$33,119	$34,680
Flex SEL FWD	16	23	$31,257	$32,730

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,386

$38,372

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,495

$40,180

Monthly Payment Estimate

$508 / month

$670 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.0

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Dodge Journey is a minivan in every way except its doors. Families will be tempted by the price, but there are better, safer picks out there.

The 2017 Ford Flex is a spacious family hauler with a style all its own. It lacks the fuel economy of some of the competitors, but beauty doesn't come without effort.

TCC Likes

Durable interiors
Spacious cargo areas
Solid V-6 engine

One-of-a-kind looks
Good powertrains from top to bottom
Great front seats

TCC Dislikes

Very poor safety scores
4-speed automatic
Base cars built to a price

Can get expensive in a hurry
Styling, party of one
Base infotainment isn't great

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)

41.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

58.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

123.7

155.8

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

Third Head Room (in)

37.7

38.7

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

55.5

Third Shoulder Room (in)

43.5

50.8

Second Leg Room (in)

36.1

44.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

40.8

41.8

Second Hip Room (in)

54.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

58.4

Third Leg Room (in)

23.4

33.3

Second Head Room (in)

39.9

40.5

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

65.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.2

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

192.4

201.8

Height, Overall (in)

66.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.3

65.4

Wheelbase (in)

113.8

117.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.2

75.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

33.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

67.6

83.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

10.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

18.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.5

40.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55HR19

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

TWV

Front Tire Size

P225/55HR19

P235/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TWV

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2500

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2500

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2500

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

250

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

250

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4327

4637

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

175

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4400

254 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

ERB

998

Displacement

3.6 L/220

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

283 @ 6350

287 @ 6500

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

18 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

22 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

16 (Est)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.13

4.48

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.65

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.28

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.21

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

2.87

Trans Order Code

DG2

44J

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Multi-Speed Automatic w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Journey

Ford Flex

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.3

9.8 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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