| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Model | Dodge Journey | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 110.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Length | 192.4 in | 190.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 66.6 in | 57.9 in | 8.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3884 lb. | 3468 lb. | 416 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 57.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 54.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 45.5 in | -4.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 55.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 54.5 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 34.7 in | -1.1 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) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 17.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 15.4 | 21.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 52.2 ft3 |
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.