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Dodge Journey (2011) vs. BMW 3-Series (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Dodge Journey and 2006 BMW 3-Series specs.

2011 Dodge Journey and 2006 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2011 2006  
Model Dodge Journey BMW 3-Series  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
3.2L I6
DOHC-4v
333 hp@7900
262 lb-ft@4900
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.8 in 108.7 in 5.1 in
Length 192.4 in 178.2 in 14.2 in
Width 72.2 in 71.5 in 0.7 in
Height 66.6 in 55.8 in 10.8 in
Curb Weight 3884 lb. 3680 lb. 204 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.5 gal. 15.9 gal. 4.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.8 in 38.5 in 2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.5 in 55.4 in 2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.8 in 0.0 in 53.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.8 in 41.5 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.9 in 38.0 in 1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.9 in 55.1 in 1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.4 in 0.0 in 54.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.6 in 34.6 in -1 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) 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 21.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.7 ft3 24.8 ft3 -14.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 37.0 ft3 24.8 12.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 67.6 ft3 58.0 ft3 9.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Dodge Journey

2011 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2011 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW 3-Series

2006 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
back support see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
Heated, 8-way, with lumbar control: seems to have comfort covered for most drivers (wheel does not telescope). see full BMW 3-Series review
2005 2dr Coupe 333-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed manual RWD
My M3 is the only sports car I found that will comfortably fit a baby seat in the rear. :) see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
very little leg room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I have the coupe, the back seats are just an afterthought. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Too small & cramped. Fit and finish was much less desirable than my past 1998 5 series BMW. see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
Small. see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Entering and exiting and overall seat comfort are not designed for taller or larger drivers see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A little tight for taller adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The rear seats are comfortable, but due to the size of/shortness of the car there is not much legroom, a full size adult will have trouble getting their feet into the footwells. Mind you, the trunk space is immense for such a small car. see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
There is little foot room and the ride is rough. see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
cramped see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
what room see full BMW 3-Series review
 
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