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2009 Dodge Journey and 2008 Dodge Charger Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Dodge Journey | Dodge Charger | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 120.0 in | -6.2 in |
| Length | 192.4 in | 200.1 in | -7.7 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 74.5 in | -2.3 in |
| Height | 66.6 in | 58.2 in | 8.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3796 lb. | 3800 lb. | -4 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 59.3 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 56.2 in | -2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.8 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.2 in | 3.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 57.6 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 56.2 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 40.2 in | -6.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.1 in | 0.0 in | 51.1 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) | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 15.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.7 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.1 ft3 | 16.2 | 20.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.6 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 51.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Dodge Journey
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Dodge Charger
| 2008 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Dodge Charger review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room and comfortable seats for long road trips.No knees bumping the front seats even with the front seats all the way back. see full Dodge Charger review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Enough roon for a big guy like me to be totally comfortable. No having to hold my legs in an odd position, like one of my past cars, or put my left arm in an uncomfortable spot to be able to relax it. Having big feet makes many cars torture devices. see full Dodge Charger review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room, this is a big car. see full Dodge Charger review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I have three pre-teen kids and they love it. No fighting like in our Accord. see full Dodge Charger review |
| 2008 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
VERY roomy. I am a big guy (just over 6 feet and 300lbs) and I am very comfortable in this car. It has almost as much room up front as my 1966 Impala! see full Dodge Charger review |
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