Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Journey | Ford Flex | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 117.9 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 192.4 in | 202.3 in | -9.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 75.9 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 66.6 in | 67.6 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3796 lb. | 4471 lb. | -675 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 58.4 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.4 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.8 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 57.1 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 55.0 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 44.3 in | -10.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 38.7 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.1 in | 50.8 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 41.1 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 23.4 in | 33.4 in | -10 in |
Total Legroom | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -20.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.7 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.1 ft3 | 45.0 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.6 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 | -19.1 ft3 |
2010 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 |
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 |
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 |
3rd row seating option. see full Dodge Journey review |
2010 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 |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |