Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Dodge Journey | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 175 kW@6400 315 Nm@4000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@6300 259 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,891 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,887 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,692 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,815 kg | 1,539 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 70 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 853 mm | 935 mm | -82 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 958 mm | 0 mm | 958 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,298 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) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 303 L | 462 L | -159 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,051 L | 16.3 | -15.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,914 L | 16.3 | -15.3 L |
2010 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 |
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 |
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 |
3rd row seating option. see full Dodge Journey review |
2010 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 |
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |