Dodge Journey (2013) vs. Ford Taurus (2009) Specs

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2013 Dodge Journey and 2009 Ford Taurus Specifications

Model Year	2013	2009
Model	Dodge Journey	Ford Taurus
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.8 in	112.9 in	0.9 in
Length	192.4 in	200.4 in	-8 in
Width	72.2 in	74.5 in	-2.3 in
Height	66.6 in	61.5 in	5.1 in
Curb Weight	4195 lb.	3814 lb.	381 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.5 gal.	20.0 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in	39.4 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	57.8 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.8 in	53.7 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	41.3 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.9 in	38.7 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	57.5 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.4 in	53.7 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.6 in	41.3 in	-7.7 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)	82.6 in (over 2 rows)	15.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.7 ft³	21.2 ft³	-10.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.0 ft³	21.2	15.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	67.6 ft³	21.2 ft³	46.4 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Dodge Journey

2013 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

2013 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Dodge Journey

2013 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I normally take customers to lunch and is not easy to accommodate 4 mid-size adults in the Journey, not mention 5. This Journey comes equipped with a third row that is supposed to accommodate 2 more persons, but the space is extremely small and I would not recommend having someone sitting there for a long trip. see full Dodge Journey review
2014	4dr SUV 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	When I received my Journey the driver seat was comfortable but as I started traveling extensible the seat become more and more uncomfortable. I thought it was just me but other coworkers driving Journey report the same issue while the ones driving the Chevy Equinox and Ford Fusion state that the seats in their vehicles remain comfortable. Up to now, I can?t drive more than 2 hours without stopping somewhere to stretch my back. see full Dodge Journey review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Taurus

2009 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review
2010	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review
2009	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review

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