Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Journey | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 107.4 in | 6.4 in |
Length | 192.4 in | 190.2 in | 2.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 0 in |
Height | 66.6 in | 57.2 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4001 lb. | 3280 lb. | 721 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.7 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 57.4 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 54.0 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.3 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 56.5 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 53.6 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 37.0 in | -3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.1 in | 0.0 in | 51.1 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 18.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.7 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.1 ft3 | 15.8 | 21.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.6 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 51.8 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 |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |