2020 Dodge Journey vs 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

2020 Dodge Journey

#20 in Mid-Size SUVs

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

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Crossroad FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Journey Crossroad FWD	19	25	$27,660	$28,595
Journey SE Value FWD	19	25	$23,437	$23,675

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2.0T S 4MOTION

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tiguan 2.0T S 4MOTION	20	27	$25,195	$26,245
Tiguan 2.0T S FWD	22	29	$23,947	$24,945
Tiguan 2.0T SE 4MOTION	20	27	$27,259	$28,395
Tiguan 2.0T SE FWD	22	29	$26,011	$27,095
Tiguan 2.0T SE R-Line Black 4MOTION	20	27	$30,331	$31,595
Tiguan 2.0T SE R-Line Black FWD	22	29	$29,083	$30,295
Tiguan 2.0T SEL 4MOTION	20	27	$32,203	$33,545
Tiguan 2.0T SEL FWD	22	29	$30,955	$32,245
Tiguan 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION	20	27	$37,243	$38,795

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,660

$25,195

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$28,595

$26,245

Monthly Payment Estimate

$477 / month

$437 / 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 ancient 2020 Dodge Journey is worth skipping in favor of almost any other new crossover SUV, and many used ones.

The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan is a well-rounded crossover SUV, just don’t expect to use its third row for anyone bigger than the family dog.

TCC Likes

Cheap
Room for seven
Optional infotainment system

Spacious digs
Classy, conservative design
Good standard tech

TCC Dislikes

Poor safety record
Few features
Dated styling and materials

Comical third row
So-so fuel economy
Can get expensive with options

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

55.8

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

40.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

123.7

101.1

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

Front Head Room (in)

39.2

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

54.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

Third Leg Room (in)

23.4

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

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

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.2

72.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

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

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

10.7

37.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.4

Brakes

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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.5

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.5

37.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55HR19

P215/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TR1

Front Tire Size

P225/55HR19

P215/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TR1

Trailering

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

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1000

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4054

3847

Wheels

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

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

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

166 @ 4000

221 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

ED3

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

173 @ 6000

184 @ 4400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

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

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

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.21

3.99

Trans Description Cont. Again

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.57

3.14

Trans Order Code

DFF

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

1.43

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Journey

Volkswagen Tiguan

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MOTION

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

8.4

7.7

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

2020 Dodge Journey

2020 Journey in stock for now
Factory rebate steady at $1,250
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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

2021 Tiguan is here; 2020s have sold out
Rebates: Unadvertised discounts + $500 for select customers
Lease: No special offers this month, which is unusual
Finance: From 0.9% APR for 60 months

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