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2012 Dodge Journey and 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Dodge Journey | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 101.5 in | 12.3 in |
| Length | 192.4 in | 165.4 in | 27 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 66.6 in | 58.3 in | 8.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3884 lb. | 3326 lb. | 558 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 54.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.2 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 38.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 52.8 in | 4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 35.5 in | -1.9 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) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 21.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.7 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 15.0 | 22 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.6 ft3 | 46.0 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 |
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 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
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