[Doug D]

We've had two Journey's - a 2009 SXT 3.5L V6 and currently a 2010 SXT 3.5L V6. Both averaged about 19-20 mpg in "local" driving which was better than the 15-16 mpg we averaged with our previous '00 T&C Ltd AWD 3.8L. Even my '06 Ram with the Hemi averaged better (17.4 mpg) than the T&C - go figure.

On long trips both averaged 25-26 mpg on the highway (70 mph with AC on, moderately loaded), slightly less (23-24 mpg) in hilly terrain.

Personally, I would stay with the V6 - the 4 cylinder (mated to the 4 speed auto) is only marginally better than the V6 (3.5L or 3.6L) when it comes to fuel mileage. The Journey is too heavy for the 4 banger to get "great" fuel mileage.

 

[Doug D]

2010 Journey SXT 3.5L V6 6 speed. Traveled down to Martinsville to visit our son at college. Averaged 25.5 mpg for the enitre weekend - covered just over 600 miles. Trip down I set the cruise at 70 mph on the interstates and 60-65 on the state secondary roads. On the return trip (mostly interstate) I set the cruise at 75 mph. Terrain included the mountains of Virginia - US 220/I-81/I-64/I-95.

 

[Doug D]

Any feedback on 87 octane v. 89 in the 3.5 litre?

Jeff, I've been running 87 octane in the 3.5L V6 our Journey is equipped with. Local driving is yielding about 18-19 mpg while we average 26 mpg highway. I've used 89 octane on occasion, but haven't noticed a noticable difference in fuel mileage or acceleration.

Note our is a FWD model, not AWD.

 

[Doug D]

Traveled to Elizabeth City, NC for the weekend to see our son play some college baseball. Our 2010 Journey SXT with the 3.5L/6 speed did great - averaging 27.7 mpg for the entire trip (about 450 miles). Considering the EPA rating is 16/23, that is very, very good. Average speed was 60-65 with occasional jaunts up to 70 mph.

Our son did very well. His team (PHCC Patriots) swept College of the Albemarle; 4-0, 3-1 & 4-3. Dylan was 3 for 8 with 2 sac bunts, a sac fly, 2 RBI's, 2 singles, 1 double and a run scored. His "double" was 6" from going over as a HR. He hit a 3 run HR last weekend.