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2017 Dodge Journey vs. 2017 Ford Escape

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What is the main difference between Journey and Escape?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the horsepower, starting price, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a $2,555 difference in the base MSRP. The 2017 Ford Escape has a higher starting price than the 2017 Dodge Journey. Also, the 2017 Journey has a more powerful engine and gets 5 mpg less than the 2017 Escape. In addition, the Journey has a slightly larger body than the Escape. And finally, the Dodge Journey seats two more passengers than the Ford Escape. Among similarities are the body structure, height, and cargo volume.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.6 L, Auto, AWD
  • 2.5 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$21,195
$23,750
Engine
Engine
2.4L Inline-4
2.5L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
173 hp
168 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
19 MPG
21 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
25 MPG
29 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
21 MPG
24 MPG
Width
Width
83.7 in
81.8 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
72.2 in
72.4 in
Length
Length
192.4 in
178.1 in
Height
Height
66.6 in
66.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
113.8 in
105.9 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
96.5 ft2
89.5 ft2
Seats
Seats
7
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.8 in
39.9 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
40.8 in
43.1 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.5 in
55.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
39.9 in
39.0 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.1 in
37.3 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.9 in
55.2 in

Costs

2017 Dodge Journey

2017 Ford Escape

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700 - $3,000
$2,200 - $2,400
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$179 (2017 Dodge Journey Crossroad FWD)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$13,143 - $13,443
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2017 Dodge Journey vs. 2017 Ford Escape - Front Left Comparison2017 Dodge Journey vs. 2017 Ford Escape - Front Left Comparison
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