Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Dodge Journey | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,891 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,887 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,692 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,721 kg | 1,960 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 78 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 853 mm | 922 mm | -69 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 958 mm | 963 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,105 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,016 mm | 1,237 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 594 mm | 955 mm | -361 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,484 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,908 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 303 L | 926 L | -623 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,048 L | 2,350 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,914 L | 4,089 L | -3 L |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great driving position and comfortable seat make for hours of driving enjoyment. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
SE vs. SXT. The rear seats and bench are comfortable for 5 people. The SXT is exactly the same, but leather is cooold in winter. Both have more room than other brands. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the van vety comfortable on a long trip. Equipped with a power driver's seat. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The seats and cargo area are roomy, even for full size adults. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Our four kids had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My wife and I had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The middle row seats are great for the kids, and i can drive the family around without gettign kicked in the seat back see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats in the front are comfortable. My husband has an SUV and I enjoy riding in my car more then in his car. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-go seating is very uncomfortable. Rotating seats have no room to sit face to face with rear seat passengers. Base model forces one to get a center bench. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |