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2013 Dodge Journey and 2014 Subaru Outback Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Model | Dodge Journey | Subaru Outback | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 107.9 in | 5.9 in |
| Length | 192.4 in | 189.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 66.6 in | 65.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4195 lb. | 3613 lb. | 582 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.8 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 56.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 43.0 in | -2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 56.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 37.8 in | -4.2 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) | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 17 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.7 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -23.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 34.3 | 2.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.6 ft3 | 71.3 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Dodge Journey
| 2013 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 | |
| 2013 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Dodge Journey
| 2013 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr SUV 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I normally take customers to lunch and is not easy to accommodate 4 mid-size adults in the Journey, not mention 5. This Journey comes equipped with a third row that is supposed to accommodate 2 more persons, but the space is extremely small and I would not recommend having someone sitting there for a long trip. see full Dodge Journey review |
| 2014 | 4dr SUV 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When I received my Journey the driver seat was comfortable but as I started traveling extensible the seat become more and more uncomfortable. I thought it was just me but other coworkers driving Journey report the same issue while the ones driving the Chevy Equinox and Ford Fusion state that the seats in their vehicles remain comfortable. Up to now, I can?t drive more than 2 hours without stopping somewhere to stretch my back. see full Dodge Journey review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Outback
| 2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | Through the 2009 model year, the Outback (and the related Legacy sedan) had a tight back seat. Though marketed as a midsize car, it was actually a compact. The 2010 redesign dramatically expanded the Outback's interior, especially in the back seat. The 2015 redesign added another inch of shoulder room, such that the Outback (and Legacy) are now not only truly midsize, but rank among the roomiest midsize cars. Rear air vents are offered--in Outbacks with leather. So the tested car lacked them. Some compact crossovers, including the Cherokee, are about as roomy, but they achieve their specs through a more upright seating position. People in the back seat are closer to the front seats, so they don't feel like they have as much room even though they have just as much space for their legs. But they get rear air vents even in the lower trim levels. see full Subaru Outback review | |
| 2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. The driver's lumbar adjusts, but this affects the area below said bulge. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the non-sporting character (and non-sporting tires) of the Outback. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. The Jeep's cloth seats are too squishy, but they're more form-fittting than the Subaru's, and I find them more comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Outback
| 2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
The front seats are very comfy, and the seat heaters are powerful and warm up quickly. We compared the car to a 2014 Forrester, and we think the OB seats are more comfy-- they have more thigh support. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2014 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
The rear seats are much more comfy than in the old Outback. They took a couple of inches out of the cargo area to give the rear seat more room. The reclining seatback for the rear seats is a nice comfort as well. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Minor complaint-- like every other Japanese car I've ever owned, this one also doesn't seem to understand that feet get cold. The heater is great- it provides lots of heat, and quickly. But when you you set it to floor, the hot air hits you in the lower calf, and then rises. The heat never makes it to your feet! see full Subaru Outback review |
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