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Dodge Journey (2010) vs. Subaru Forester (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Dodge Journey and 2009 Subaru Forester specs.

2010 Dodge Journey and 2009 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2010 2009  
Model Dodge Journey Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
235 hp@6400
232 lb-ft@4000
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.8 in 103.0 in 10.8 in
Length 192.4 in 179.5 in 12.9 in
Width 72.2 in 70.1 in 2.1 in
Height 66.6 in 65.9 in 0.7 in
Curb Weight 4229 lb. 3440 lb. 789 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.5 gal. 16.9 gal. 3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.8 in 41.6 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.5 in 56.1 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.8 in 0.0 in 53.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.8 in 43.1 in -2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 40.0 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.9 in 55.6 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.4 in 0.0 in 54.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.6 in 38.0 in -4.4 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) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 16.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.7 ft3 33.5 ft3 -22.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 37.1 ft3 33.5 3.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 67.6 ft3 68.3 ft3 -0.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Dodge Journey

2010 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
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
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
3rd row seating option. see full Dodge Journey review
2010 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
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Forester

2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review
2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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