Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Dodge Journey | Chevrolet Impala | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 208 kW@6350 353 Nm@4400 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 226 kW@5600 438 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,891 mm | 2,807 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,887 mm | 5,090 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,852 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,692 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,762 kg | 1,683 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 64 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 853 mm | 955 mm | -102 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 958 mm | 0 mm | 958 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,105 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,016 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 594 mm | 0 mm | 594 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,484 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 303 L | 527 L | -224 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,048 L | 18.6 | -17.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,914 L | 18.6 | -17.6 L |
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.
2009 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Perhaps the largest rear seat in a sedan. Can squeeze three normal adults. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large seat for my large seat, very good lumbar support, good power adjustments. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good support for legs and back. Seat adjusts to fit most people. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very easy to get in and out of this car. Front seat is roomy and fairly comfortable. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2009 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large trunk space seems to sacrifise rear seat area. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
When the drivers seat is all the way back there is little rear seat legroom for tall folks. see full Chevrolet Impala review |