Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Freestyle | Dodge Journey | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 113.8 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 200.1 in | 192.4 in | 7.7 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 72.2 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 68.3 in | 66.6 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3959 lb. | 3793 lb. | 166 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.8 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.5 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.8 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.8 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 56.9 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 54.4 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 33.6 in | 6.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 37.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 43.5 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.9 in | 40.0 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.3 in | 23.4 in | 9.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.7 in (over 3 rows) | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | 16.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.9 ft3 | 37.0 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 91.7 ft3 | 67.6 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 |
2006 Ford Freestyle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD |
Very good for a vehicle of this size - both in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Freestyle review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD |
Reasonable space and comfort. see full Ford Freestyle review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD |
I needed the 3rd row of seats see full Ford Freestyle review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Great room in the front (and rear) - very comfortable. see full Ford Freestyle review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD |
Third row seating, fold flat rear seats for hauling large items see full Ford Freestyle review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD |
The third row seat easily accommodates 6+ foot passengers. see full Ford Freestyle review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
full-size people can fit theater seating provides good visibility from all seats see full Ford Freestyle review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Lots of space for car seats and adults in the second and third row. see full Ford Freestyle review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Front seats are extremely comfortable. We were surprised by just how nice they were. see full Ford Freestyle review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Raised third row great for kids. Easy access to third row. see full Ford Freestyle review |
2006 Ford Freestyle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Drivers side left foot rests on pad which is slightly to the right due to the wheel. Takes a while to become acustomed to it. see full Ford Freestyle review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Dodge Journey.