Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Dodge Journey | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 118.1 in | -4.3 in |
Length | 192.4 in | 200.8 in | -8.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 77.6 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 66.6 in | 71.5 in | -4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3884 lb. | 4367 lb. | -483 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 64.5 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 57.3 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 43.8 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 41.6 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 63.2 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 66.0 in | -11.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 36.7 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 40.0 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 43.5 in | 61.2 in | -17.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 49.6 in | -9.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 23.4 in | 40.5 in | -17.1 in |
Total Legroom | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -23.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.7 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -24.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 63.6 ft3 | -26.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.6 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -40.8 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.
2014 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Here's the main reason I bought this van: my kids! Of all the vans we tested, they believed the second and third row seats were the most comfortable. Some may laugh at the boxy shape and fat rear end of the Quest, but the reason it's designed that way is because it maximizes interior room. I'm 6'1" (taller in the torso than legs) and even I think the van is spacious when I sit in the third row. The head and shoulder room is incredible. The seats are all very comfortable. The soft suspension makes riding as a passenger a pleasure. So, despite all the shortcomings I mention in this review, in my opinion, the Quest tops all the competitors in the category of passenger and driver comfort. The pleasing and luxurious interior materials contribute to this. Too bad the production of this iteration of the Quest appears to be in its final chapter. see full Nissan Quest review |