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Dodge Journey (2011) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Dodge Journey and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2011 Dodge Journey and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Dodge Journey Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
167 hp@7000
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.8 in 91.7 in 22.1 in
Length 192.4 in 157.3 in 35.1 in
Width 72.2 in 67.7 in 4.5 in
Height 66.6 in 49.0 in 17.6 in
Curb Weight 3884 lb. 2441 lb. 1443 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.5 gal. 12.7 gal. 7.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.8 in 37.4 in 3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.5 in 53.2 in 4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.8 in 50.6 in 3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.8 in 43.1 in -2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.9 in 0.0 in 39.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.9 in 0.0 in 56.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.4 in 0.0 in 54.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.6 in 0.0 in 33.6 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) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 54.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.7 ft3 5.3 ft3 5.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 37.0 ft3 5.3 31.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 67.6 ft3 5.3 ft3 62.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Dodge Journey

2011 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2012 The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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