Dodge Journey (2012) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2015) Specs

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2012 Dodge Journey and 2015 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2012	2015
Model	Dodge Journey	Hyundai Sonata
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.8 in	110.4 in	3.4 in
Length	192.4 in	191.1 in	1.3 in
Width	72.2 in	73.4 in	-1.2 in
Height	66.6 in	58.1 in	8.5 in
Curb Weight	3884 lb.	3505 lb.	379 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in	40.4 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	57.9 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.8 in	55.3 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	45.5 in	-4.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.9 in	38.0 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	56.5 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.4 in	56.1 in	-1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.6 in	35.6 in	-2 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.7 in	0.0 in	37.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	43.5 in	0.0 in	43.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.0 in	0.0 in	40 in
Legroom, Row 3	23.4 in	0.0 in	23.4 in
Total Legroom	97.8 in (over 3 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	16.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.7 ft³	16.3 ft³	-5.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.0 ft³	16.3	20.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	67.6 ft³	16.3 ft³	51.3 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 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review

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