Jeep Patriot vs Dodge Journey Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Jeep Patriot · Dodge Journey
- Length173.8 in
- Height65.5 in – 66.8 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,136 lb – 3,331 lb
- Width69.2 in
- Dodge Journey width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Patriot is 18.6 in shorter (173.8 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 3.0 in narrower (69.2 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Journey is 0.4 in taller (66.2 in vs 66.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 10.1 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 113.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Patriot has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Journey is 839 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 4,073 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Journey is 839 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 4,073 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Patriot has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.2 in)
- Length: Jeep Patriot is 18.6 in shorter (173.8 in vs 192.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 10.1 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 113.8 in)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 3.0 in narrower (69.2 in vs 72.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is shorter by 18.6 in Check garage fit for Jeep Patriot · garage fit for Dodge Journey
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Patriot — Based on length × width (Jeep Patriot)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Patriot | Dodge Journey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.8 in | 192.4 in | 18.6 in |
| Width | 69.2 in | 72.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 66.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 113.8 in | 10.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,234 lb | 4,073 lb | 839 lb |
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