Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Dodge Journey | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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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 | 112.6 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 192.4 in | 197.1 in | -4.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 78.9 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 66.6 in | 70.4 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4229 lb. | 4752 lb. | -523 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 61.3 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 57.3 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 61.0 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 56.7 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 39.8 in | -6.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 37.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.1 in | 50.8 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 23.4 in | 33.2 in | -9.8 in |
Total Legroom | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -15.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.7 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -10.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.1 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.6 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -13.1 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2009 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear doors open nearly 90 degrees and foot room, for streching out, is excellent. see full Dodge Journey review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to other wagon- type vehicles, the Journey has a very "Large" feeling in front see full Dodge Journey review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
with our growing family the third row is great. see full Dodge Journey review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
7 seats see full Dodge Journey review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seating option. see full Dodge Journey review |
2010 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 |
2009 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
On long hauls over 3 hours you are sore when you get out. see full Dodge Journey review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
no foot room for 3rd row passengers. kind of wasted space see full Dodge Journey review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.