Dodge Journey (2012) vs. Kia Optima (2008) Specs
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2012 Dodge Journey and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
Model Year |
2012 |
2008 |
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Model |
Dodge Journey |
Kia Optima |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
113.8 in |
107.1 in |
6.7 in |
Length |
192.4 in |
186.4 in |
6 in |
Width |
72.2 in |
71.1 in |
1.1 in |
Height |
66.6 in |
58.3 in |
8.3 in |
Curb Weight |
3793 lb. |
3142 lb. |
651 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
20.5 gal. |
17.0 gal. |
3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
40.8 in |
39.8 in |
1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
57.5 in |
57.1 in |
0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
53.8 in |
54.5 in |
-0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
40.8 in |
43.7 in |
-2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
39.9 in |
38.0 in |
1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
56.9 in |
56.3 in |
0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
54.4 in |
54.7 in |
-0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
33.6 in |
37.8 in |
-4.2 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) |
81.5 in (over 2 rows) |
16.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
10.7 ft3 |
14.8 ft3 |
-4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
37.0 ft3 |
14.8 |
22.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
67.6 ft3 |
14.8 ft3 |
52.8 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Dodge Journey
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...
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2012 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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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.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
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 |
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