Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Dodge Journey | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,891 mm | 2,621 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,887 mm | 4,442 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,692 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,762 kg | 1,486 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 62 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 853 mm | 904 mm | -51 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) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 303 L | 830 L | -527 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,048 L | 29.3 | -28.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,914 L | 1,877 L | 0 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 |
2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |