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2009 Dodge Journey and 2010 Toyota Matrix Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Model | Dodge Journey | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 102.4 in | 11.4 in |
| Length | 192.4 in | 171.9 in | 20.5 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 66.6 in | 61.4 in | 5.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4229 lb. | 3360 lb. | 869 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 53.3 in | 4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 52.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.6 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 52.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 43.7 in | 10.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 36.2 in | -2.6 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) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 20 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.7 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -9.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.1 ft3 | 19.8 | 17.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.6 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Dodge Journey
| 2009 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
3rd row seating option. see full Dodge Journey review |
| 2009 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 2010 Toyota Matrix
| 2010 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2010 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |
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