Dodge Journey (2012) vs. Lexus IS (2013) Specs
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2012 Dodge Journey and 2013 Lexus IS Specifications
Model Year |
2012 |
2013 |
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Model |
Dodge Journey |
Lexus IS |
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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 |
107.5 in |
6.3 in |
Length |
192.4 in |
180.1 in |
12.3 in |
Width |
72.2 in |
70.9 in |
1.3 in |
Height |
66.6 in |
56.1 in |
10.5 in |
Curb Weight |
3793 lb. |
3455 lb. |
338 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
20.5 gal. |
17.2 gal. |
3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
40.8 in |
37.2 in |
3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
57.5 in |
54.4 in |
3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
53.8 in |
54.1 in |
-0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
40.8 in |
43.9 in |
-3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
39.9 in |
36.7 in |
3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
56.9 in |
52.7 in |
4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
54.4 in |
53.7 in |
0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
33.6 in |
30.6 in |
3 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) |
74.5 in (over 2 rows) |
23.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
10.7 ft3 |
13.0 ft3 |
-2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
37.0 ft3 |
13.0 |
24 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
67.6 ft3 |
13.0 ft3 |
54.6 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 |
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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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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS
2014 |
Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS.
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