Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Dodge Journey | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5000 420 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 119.0 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 192.4 in | 206.5 in | -14.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 78.8 in | -6.6 in |
Height | 66.6 in | 77.2 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4195 lb. | 5781 lb. | -1586 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 63.2 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 59.3 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 63.7 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 59.9 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 39.1 in | -5.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 38.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 43.5 in | 51.9 in | -8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 50.2 in | -10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 23.4 in | 37.7 in | -14.3 in |
Total Legroom | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -20.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.7 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 55.0 ft3 | -18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.6 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -40.7 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Dodge Journey.
2015 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review |
2014 | 0 | Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review |