Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Dodge Journey | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 120.6 in | -6.8 in |
Length | 192.4 in | 189.7 in | 2.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 0 in |
Height | 66.6 in | 72.0 in | -5.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3796 lb. | 3979 lb. | -183 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 46.9 in | -6.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 57.7 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 54.6 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 45.1 in | -5.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 58.5 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 58.5 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 37.6 in | -4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 41.3 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.1 in | 56.3 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 47.0 in | -7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 23.4 in | 35.0 in | -11.6 in |
Total Legroom | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -15.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.7 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.1 ft3 | 58.9 ft3 | -21.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.6 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -36.6 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 |
2014 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect.