2019 Dodge Journey vs 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

2019 Dodge Journey

#33 in Crossover SUVs

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

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Crossroad AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Journey Crossroad AWD	16	24	$30,700	$31,845
Journey Crossroad FWD	19	25	$27,445	$28,345
Journey GT AWD	16	24	$34,141	$35,545
Journey GT FWD	17	25	$32,374	$33,645
Journey SE AWD	16	24	$27,881	$28,295
Journey SE FWD	19	25	$23,714	$23,895
Journey SE Value Pkg FWD	19	25	$23,097	$23,245

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2.0T S 4MOTION

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tiguan 2.0T S 4MOTION	21	29	$24,572	$25,595
Tiguan 2.0T S FWD	22	29	$23,323	$24,295
Tiguan 2.0T SE 4MOTION	21	29	$26,875	$27,995
Tiguan 2.0T SE FWD	22	29	$25,627	$26,695
Tiguan 2.0T SEL 4MOTION	21	29	$31,771	$33,095
Tiguan 2.0T SEL FWD	22	29	$30,523	$31,795
Tiguan 2.0T SEL Premium 4MOTION	21	29	$35,708	$37,195
Tiguan 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION	21	29	$37,338	$38,895
Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line 4MOTION	21	29	$33,547	$34,945
Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION	21	29	$33,595	$34,995
Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line Black FWD	22	29	$32,347	$33,695
Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line FWD	22	29	$32,299	$33,645

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,700

$24,572

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,845

$25,595

Monthly Payment Estimate

$531 / month

$427 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

3.3

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Dodge Journey has dropped entirely off our charts thanks to outdated style, safety, and technology.

The 2019 VW Tiguan has a spacious interior and a comfortable ride, but its price climbs quickly.

TCC Likes

Low price
Seven-seat capability
Good optional infotainment

Interior room to space
Excellent infotainment software
Decent value

TCC Dislikes

Bad safety scores
Limited features
Dated feel

Third row’s a joke
Expensive with options
Not very fuel-efficient

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

Third Leg Room (in)

23.4

Second Head Room (in)

39.9

38.9

Third Hip Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

55.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

123.7

101.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

40.2

Third Head Room (in)

37.7

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

Third Shoulder Room (in)

43.5

Second Leg Room (in)

36.1

38.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

40.8

39.6

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.2

72.4

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.2

7.9

Length, Overall (in)

192.4

185.1

Height, Overall (in)

66.6

66.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.3

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

113.8

109.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

10.7

37.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

37.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

33.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

67.6

73.5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.5

37.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TR1

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55HR19

P215/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TR1

Front Tire Size

P225/55HR19

P215/65HR17

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

250

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2500

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2500

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2500

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

250

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4238

3858

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

360

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4400

221 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

ERB

Displacement

3.6 L/220

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

283 @ 6350

184 @ 4400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.43

Trans Description Cont.

Multi-Speed Automatic w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.13

5.59

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.28

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.21

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.14

Trans Order Code

DG2

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MOTION

Vehicle Name

Dodge Journey

Volkswagen Tiguan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

9.3

7.4

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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