Dodge Journey (2012) vs. Mazda Mazda5 (2014) Specs

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2012 Dodge Journey and 2014 Mazda Mazda5 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Dodge Journey	Mazda Mazda5
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Minivan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,891 mm	2,751 mm	0 mm
Length	4,887 mm	4,585 mm	0 mm
Width	1,834 mm	1,750 mm	0 mm
Height	1,692 mm	1,615 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,721 kg	1,550 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	78 L	60 L	18 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,036 mm	1,034 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,461 mm	1,410 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,367 mm	1,349 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,036 mm	1,034 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	1,013 mm	1,001 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,445 mm	1,410 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,382 mm	1,468 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	853 mm	1,001 mm	852 mm
Headroom, Row 3	958 mm	942 mm	16 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	1,105 mm	1,252 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	1,016 mm	1,039 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 3	594 mm	775 mm	-181 mm
Total Legroom	2,484 mm (over 3 rows)	2,809 mm (over 3 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	303 L	320 L	-17 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	1,048 L	1,257 L	0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,914 L	2,008 L	-1 L

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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda5

2014 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review

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