Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Dodge Journey | Kia Soul | |
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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 101.2 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 192.4 in | 163.0 in | 29.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.9 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 66.6 in | 63.5 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4001 lb. | 3232 lb. | 769 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 55.5 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 53.2 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.9 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 54.7 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 49.3 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 39.1 in | -5.5 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) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 17.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.7 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.1 ft3 | 24.2 | 12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.6 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | 6.3 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 |
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