Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Dodge Journey | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 119.8 in | 113.8 in | 6 in |
Length | 201.2 in | 192.4 in | 8.8 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 72.2 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 66.6 in | 4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4756 lb. | 3796 lb. | 960 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 20.5 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.5 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 53.8 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 56.9 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 54.4 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 33.6 in | 5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 37.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 51.1 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 40.0 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 23.4 in | 8.1 in |
Total Legroom | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | 12.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 37.1 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.5 ft3 | 67.6 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
2015 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Dodge Durango.
2009 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 |
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 |
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 |
3rd row seating option. see full Dodge Journey review |
2009 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 |