Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Dodge Journey | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 103.1 in | 10.7 in |
Length | 192.4 in | 174.7 in | 17.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.1 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 66.6 in | 67.7 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4195 lb. | 3529 lb. | 666 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 56.6 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 53.3 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.6 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 55.9 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 49.1 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 35.6 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 43.5 in | 0.0 in | 43.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 0.0 in | 40 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 23.4 in | 0.0 in | 23.4 in |
Total Legroom | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 20.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.7 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -18.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 29.2 | 7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.6 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
2011 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Always considering the price, The journey is quite comfortable even for long trips. Went 12 hours with a friends journey and not even tired. see full Dodge Journey review |
2011 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cushion in the seats are not good. with my bad back long drives are not very good. Need to add a cushion or it is hard on my butt. see full Dodge Journey review |
2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |