Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Dodge Journey | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,023 mm | 2,891 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,245 mm | 4,887 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,002 mm | 1,834 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,961 mm | 1,692 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,530 kg | 1,918 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 106 L | 78 L | 28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,605 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,529 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,618 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,521 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 853 mm | 140 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 973 mm | 958 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,318 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,275 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 958 mm | 594 mm | 364 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,995 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,484 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 527 L | 303 L | 224 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,557 L | 1,051 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,067 L | 1,914 L | 2 L |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |
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 |