Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Journey | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 106.3 in | 7.5 in |
Length | 192.4 in | 185.8 in | 6.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.5 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 66.6 in | 55.5 in | 11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4001 lb. | 3279 lb. | 722 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 56.9 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.8 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 43.3 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 55.7 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 54.4 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 36.2 in | -2.6 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) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 18.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.7 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.1 ft3 | 13.6 | 23.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.6 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 54 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 |
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |