Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Dodge Journey | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
6.4L V8 OHV-4v 475 hp@6000 470 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 119.8 in | -6 in |
Length | 192.4 in | 201.2 in | -8.8 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 75.8 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 66.6 in | 70.9 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3884 lb. | 5510 lb. | -1626 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 58.5 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 57.0 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 58.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 56.0 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 38.6 in | -5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 37.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 43.5 in | 50.4 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 42.8 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 23.4 in | 31.5 in | -8.1 in |
Total Legroom | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | -12.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.7 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.6 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | -16.9 ft3 |
2012 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Overly firm, insufficiently contoured front seats seem to be popping up everywhere lately, even in the formerly fluffy Toyota Avalon. (Blame the influence of the Germans.) The Dodge Journey’s front buckets provide a refreshing alternative, with a rare combination of cushiness and support. The armrests and door pulls are also well-padded. The driver-side lumbar powers up and down as well as in and out. The headrests even adjust fore-aft, a rarity among sub-luxury cars these days. If only the driver seat also included power recline... see full Dodge Journey review |
2012 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
As mentioned earlier, Chrysler really dropped the ball when it packaged the Journey. The second-row seat is a comfortable height off the floor, yet headroom is plentiful even by crossover standards. But that’s the beginning and end of the back seat’s virtues. The optional third-row seat is kids-only (unless the adults in question aren’t much larger than kids). Though less than an inch longer, and riding on a wheelbase that’s 3.6 inches shorter, the new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has eight more inches of legroom in each of the rear rows—a huge difference. Adults can fit in the Journey’s second row if it’s slide back at least half way along its travel, but they can’t stretch out like they can in the Santa Fe. Or in many compact crossovers, for that matter. Poor packaging also makes for a fairly high load floor and (as mentioned above) less cargo volume than in other similarly-dimensioned crossovers. see full Dodge Journey review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Dodge Journey.
2018 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2018 | The SRT tweaks to the Durango include sport front bucket seats. These seats, with their large bolsters, will hold you in place through curves. Those who actually take the Durango SRT to the track will find that the seat's headrest leaves sufficient space for a helmet. But not everyone will find these seats comfortable. For me, the lumbar bulge felt too large even when minimized. In back, the Durango offers among the most comfortable second and third rows you'll find in any family hauler. It helps--a lot--that both rows are mounted higher off the floor than those in the average crossover. Among SUVs, only the Ford Expedition offers a more comfortable third-row seat. One weakness: the Durango can't hold three people in the second row as well as girthier competitors, and can't hold three people in the third row at all. Of course, opt for the second-row captain's chairs (as most buyers likely will) and the second-row seating will be limited to two people anyway. see full Dodge Durango review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Dodge Durango.