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2012 Dodge Journey and 2008 Kia Rondo Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Dodge Journey | Kia Rondo | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 106.3 in | 7.5 in |
| Length | 192.4 in | 179.0 in | 13.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 66.6 in | 67.7 in | -1.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3793 lb. | 3333 lb. | 460 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.6 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 0.0 in | 57.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 54.6 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 41.6 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 0.0 in | 56.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 53.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 38.2 in | -4.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 35.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 43.5 in | 0.0 in | 43.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 40.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 23.4 in | 31.3 in | -7.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -13 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.7 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.6 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Dodge Journey
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Dodge Journey
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Rondo
| 2008 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Passengers can be comfortable.Also cup holders,good seat belts. see full Kia Rondo review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We have enough room for our two kids and the dog in addition to the cargo space for luggage or groceries. see full Kia Rondo review |
| 2008 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It is difficult to find a comfortable driving position in the manual seat because the seat tilts forward as it lifts up. Lumbar support is poor an the steering wheel is too far away. see full Kia Rondo review |
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