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2009 Dodge Journey and 2008 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Dodge Journey | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 106.7 in | 7.1 in |
| Length | 192.4 in | 188.0 in | 4.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 66.6 in | 59.7 in | 6.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3796 lb. | 3473 lb. | 323 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 55.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.4 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 54.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 37.7 in | -4.1 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) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 18.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.7 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 | -25.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.1 ft3 | 35.8 | 1.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.6 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | 5.9 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 2008 Volkswagen Passat
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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