Buick Encore vs Dodge Journey
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2020 Dodge Journey
Overview
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Dodge JourneySE Value |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Preferred | SE Value |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2022 | 2020 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Dodge JourneySE Value |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $24,600 | $23,675 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Dodge JourneySE Value |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 32 MPG (best) | 25 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal | 20.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Dodge JourneySE Value |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 155 hp | 172 hp (best) |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft (best) | 165 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.4 L | 2.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Dodge JourneySE Value |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 48.4 cu ft | 67.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,018 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,237 lbs (best) | 3,818 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 113.8 in (best) |
| Length | 168.4 in | 192.4 in (best) |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.2 in (best) |
| Height | 65.3 in | 66.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Dodge JourneySE Value |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Buick Encore | Dodge Journey |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preferred $24,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE Value $23,675 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Preferred $25,220 MSRP | Crossroad $28,595 MSRP |