Dodge Journey (2009) vs. Kia Forte (2018) Specs

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2009 Dodge Journey and 2018 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2009	2018
Model	Dodge Journey	Kia Forte
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.8 in	106.3 in	7.5 in
Length	192.4 in	171.3 in	21.1 in
Width	72.2 in	70.1 in	2.1 in
Height	66.6 in	57.1 in	9.5 in
Curb Weight	4001 lb.	3031 lb.	970 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	7.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in	39.4 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	56.1 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.8 in	53.8 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	42.2 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	38.7 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	54.9 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.4 in	53.1 in	1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.6 in	35.9 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.7 in	0.0 in	37.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	51.1 in	0.0 in	51.1 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)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	19.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.7 ft³	23.2 ft³	-12.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.1 ft³	23.2	13.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	67.6 ft³	56.4 ft³	11.2 ft³

2009 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	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	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	3rd row seating option. see full Dodge Journey review

2009 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

2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2019	I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review

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