Used 2014 Dodge Journey for sale 

The 2014 Dodge Journey is available in four trim options, namely American Value Package, SE, SXT, and Limited. The base AVP is available at a base price of $19,995 and gets multiple standard features. As we move up above the trim lineup, there is the addition of more features. The top-line Limited trim gets a more powerful V6 engine and thus provides enhanced performance. Here are the key features that are available in the trims options of the 2014 Dodge Journey.

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As the base engine is not that powerful, we would recommend you to opt for the Limited trim, which gets the bigger V6 engine along with great additional features like leather upholstery, automatic headlamps, a bigger infotainment screen, and many more. Thus for $30,495, the Limited trim is the best opinion available.

The 2014 Dodge Journey is available in two engine options. The base is a 2.4-liter inline-4 cylinder engine that generates around 173 hp along with 166 lb-ft of torque. The second is a more powerful 3.6-liter V6 that provides 283 hp along with 260 lb-ft of torque.

Both the engines are mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission and deliver the power to all the wheels as standard. This engine setup provides an acceleration of 0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds, while the quarter-mile distance is covered in 16.3 seconds. 

The big V6 engine in the 2014 Dodge Journey is not the most efficient. It provides a mileage of 16 mpg in the city, which improves to 24 mpg on the highway. Thus we get a combined mileage of 19 mpg from the Dodge Journey. It is equipped with 21.1 gallons of fuel tank capacity that provides a maximum range of 506 miles on the highway, 338 miles in the city, and 401 miles combined.

The Toyota Highlander is the most efficient in this comparison with a combined mileage of 21 mpg, while the Enclave has a similar combined mileage of 19 mpg as that of the Dodge Journey. The Enclave has a higher fuel tank capacity of 22 mpg, which results in a maximum range of 418 miles combined, while the 19.2 gallons of fuel tank capacity of Highlander provides a range of 403 miles combined.

The 2014 Dodge Journey has one of the best interiors in this segment and is adorned with high-quality materials. The interior is quite comfortable and spacious that provides great headroom and legroom to the front as well as the rear seaters.

The Dodge Journey can accommodate up to 5 passengers and provides a cargo capacity of 39.6 cu.ft behind the rear seats, while with the rear seats folded, the cargo capacity improves to 67.6, which is not the best when compared to its rivals. 

The Buick Enclave can carry up to 7 passengers, while the Toyota Highlander can carry up to 8 passengers. Both the cars in comparison have third-row seating, which is considerable enough for adults. The Buick Enclave has the best-in-class cargo capacity of 115.2 cu.ft with rear seats folded, while the Highlander gets 83.7 cu.ft. Here is a list of the interior features that are available with the 2014 Dodge Journey:

• Dual-zone manual climate control
• Sliding and reclining second-row seat
• Leather upholstery
• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Six-way power driver seat

How is the 2014 Dodge Journey’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system available in the 2014 Dodge Journey includes multiple infotainment features. It gets a 4.3-inch touchscreen interface along with a CD Player, USB ports, Bluetooth connectivity, and a 6-speaker audio system. The upper trim gets a much better 8.4-inch touchscreen audio display. Here is a list of the interior features that are available with the 2014 Dodge Journey:

• 4.3-inch touchscreen interface
• CD Player
• USB ports
• 6-speaker audio system
• Bluetooth connectivity 
• 8.4-inch touchscreen audio display

The exterior design of the 2014 Dodge Journey is not the most modern but looks like a station wagon. The front crosshair grille along with the huge LED headlamps and chrome exterior trim completes the entire look of the vehicle.

The Dodge Journey is the lightest in comparison with a curb weight of 4,238 pounds. It has a length of 192.4 inches along with a wheelbase of 113.8 inches. 

The Buick Enclave is the heaviest in comparison with a curb weight of 4,724 pounds while the Highlander weighs 4,244 pounds. The Enclave is also the longest in comparison and tallest in height. Both the Buick Enclave and Toyota Highlander have a higher ground clearance of 8 inches, which makes them more capable on off-road as well. Here is a list of the exterior features that are available with the 2014 Dodge Journey:

• 17-inch steel wheels/19-inch alloy wheels
• Heated mirrors, keyless ignition/entry
• Tinted glass
• Roof rails 
• LED taillights
• Automatic headlamps

The NHTSA has given the 2014 Dodge Journey a perfect 5-star safety rating, while the IIHS has also given it a ‘Good’ rating in most of its test segments except the front small overlap section, which gets a 'Poor' rating. Along with that, the Journey is equipped with multiple safety features that improve the overall safety factor of the vehicle. Few salient safety features available with the SUV are:

• Antilock disc brakes
• Traction control
• Stability control
• Active front head restraints
• Airbags
• Rear parking sensors
• Rearview camera

The 2014 Dodge Journey is one of the powerful SUVs that we see in this segment. Out of the two engine options, the V6 provides much better power output, therefore better overall performance. The Journey is decent on acceleration but lacks in terms of fuel economy. The interior is spacious but provides comparatively lower cargo capacity. The exterior has not seen much changes and looks pretty decent. Thus if you are looking for a powerful mid-range SUV, you should once take a look at the 2014 Dodge Journey.