Dodge Journey vs Jeep Liberty
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2012 Jeep Liberty
Overview
| Spec | Dodge JourneySE Value | Jeep LibertySport |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SE Value | Sport |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2020 | 2012 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge JourneySE Value | Jeep LibertySport |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,675 | $23,395 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge JourneySE Value | Jeep LibertySport |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 20.5 gal (best) | 19.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge JourneySE Value | Jeep LibertySport |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 172 hp | 210 hp (best) |
| Torque | 165 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.4 L | 3.7 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge JourneySE Value | Jeep LibertySport |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 67.6 cu ft (best) | 62.4 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,150 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,818 lbs (best) | 4,076 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in (best) | 106.1 in |
| Length | 192.4 in (best) | 176.9 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.3 in (best) |
| Height | 66.6 in (best) | — |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge JourneySE Value | Jeep LibertySport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 2 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 1 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 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 | Dodge Journey | Jeep Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Value $23,675 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Sport $23,395 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Crossroad $28,595 MSRP | Sport $25,395 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Limited $26,760 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Limited $28,360 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Limited Jet $26,995 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Limited Jet $28,995 MSRP |