Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Dodge Journey | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 118.9 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 192.4 in | 203.7 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 78.5 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 66.6 in | 69.9 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4195 lb. | 4844 lb. | -649 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 61.5 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 58.0 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 61.0 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 57.8 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 36.8 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 37.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 43.5 in | 57.6 in | -14.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 48.3 in | -8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 23.4 in | 33.2 in | -9.8 in |
Total Legroom | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -13.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.7 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -13.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 70.3 ft3 | -33.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.6 ft3 | 116.3 ft3 | -48.7 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2013 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I normally take customers to lunch and is not easy to accommodate 4 mid-size adults in the Journey, not mention 5. This Journey comes equipped with a third row that is supposed to accommodate 2 more persons, but the space is extremely small and I would not recommend having someone sitting there for a long trip. see full Dodge Journey review |
2014 | 4dr SUV 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When I received my Journey the driver seat was comfortable but as I started traveling extensible the seat become more and more uncomfortable. I thought it was just me but other coworkers driving Journey report the same issue while the ones driving the Chevy Equinox and Ford Fusion state that the seats in their vehicles remain comfortable. Up to now, I can?t drive more than 2 hours without stopping somewhere to stretch my back. see full Dodge Journey review |
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I bought this vehicle to be able to transport my grandchildren back and forth between New Jersey and Ohio. I have the 2LT version with four captains chairs and really enjoy the convienence of not having to move a middle row seat to allow one of them to get into the "way back". Having three kids jammed together in a middle seat for an 8 hour drive is courting disaster--that's why I needed that third seat. Everyone has plenty of space. Normally I find any drive over 4 hours a bit uncomfortable but the seat and driver's position was very relaxing and comfortable. This particular vehicle has the most room for storage behind the third seat than any in its class. It is only beat by minivans and they just aren't my kind of vehicle. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |