Compare 2019 Dodge Journey vs 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

2019 Dodge Journey
#28 in Crossover SUVs
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
#18 in Crossover SUVs
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FWD SE Value Pkg
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
FWD SE Value Pkg 19 25 $22,861 $22,995
FWD SE 19 25 $23,476 $23,645
AWD SE 16 24 $27,643 $28,045
FWD Crossroad 19 25 $27,214 $28,095
AWD Crossroad 16 24 $30,469 $31,595
FWD GT 17 25 $32,143 $33,395
AWD GT 16 24 $33,910 $35,295
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2.0T S FWD S
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
2.0T S FWD S 22 29 $23,323 $24,295
2.0T 4MOTION S 21 29 $24,572 $25,595
2.0T S FWD SE 22 29 $25,627 $26,695
2.0T 4MOTION SE 21 29 $26,875 $27,995
2.0T FWD SEL 22 29 $30,523 $31,795
2.0T 4MOTION SEL 21 29 $31,771 $33,095
2.0T FWD SEL R-Line 22 29 $32,299 $33,645
2.0T FWD SEL R-Line Black 22 29 $32,347 $33,695
2.0T 4MOTION SEL R-Line 21 29 $33,547 $34,945
2.0T 4MOTION SEL R-Line Black 21 29 $33,595 $34,995
2.0T 4MOTION SEL Premium 21 29 $35,708 $37,195
2.0T 4MOTION SEL Premium R-Line 21 29 $37,338 $38,895
Pricing
Invoice Price
$22,861
$23,323
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$22,995
$24,295
Monthly Payment Estimate
$383 / month
$405 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
3.3
6.0
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The 2019 Dodge Journey has dropped entirely off our charts thanks to outdated style, safety, and technology.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.
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Fuel Economy
City
19 mpg 22 mpg
Highway
25 mpg 29 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
54.4 -
Passenger Capacity
7 7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.5 57
Third Leg Room (in)
23.4 27.9
Second Head Room (in)
39.9 39.1
Third Hip Room (in)
40 -
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.9 55.9
Front Leg Room (in)
40.8 40.2
Third Head Room (in)
37.7 33.8
Passenger Volume (ft³)
123.7 123.9
Front Hip Room (in)
53.8 -
Third Shoulder Room (in)
43.5 47.8
Second Leg Room (in)
36.1 36.5
Front Head Room (in)
40.8 39.6
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.2 7.9
Wheelbase (in)
113.8 109.8
Height, Overall (in)
66.6 66.3
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.3 61.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.2 72.4
Liftover Height (in)
30.8 -
Track Width, Front (in)
61.8 62.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
33.1 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
67.6 65.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
10.7 12
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
41.4 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
37 33
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.9 11.8
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 13.4
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
20.5 15.3
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.5 37.7
Tires
Front Tire Size
P225/65TR17 P215/65HR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
TUQ NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/65TR17 P215/65HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
TUQ NA
Trailering
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
1000 1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 150
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 1500
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3818 3777
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 6.5 17 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 6.5 17 X 7
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525 360
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 -
Engine
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
166 @ 4000 221 @ 1600
Engine Order Code
ED3 NA
Displacement
2.4 L/144 2.0 L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
173 @ 6000 184 @ 4400
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25 29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 22
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 25
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.57 3.14
Trans Order Code
DFF NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69 1.43
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.28 3.33
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.84 5.59
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.95
Trans Type
4 8
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.21 3.99
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.21
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.81
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.00
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.67
Summary
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility
Vehicle Name
Dodge Journey Volkswagen Tiguan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.4 7.1
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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  • New $3,250 rebate + $1,000 finance bonus
  • Lease from $259 for 24 months
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2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
  • 2019 Tiguan is ready for a test drive
  • Rebates: Unadvertised discounts + $500 for select customers
  • Lease: From $199 per month for 39 months
  • Finance: From 1.9% APR for 60 months
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