Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Cadenza | Dodge Journey | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 253 lb-ft@5200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 113.8 in | -1.4 in |
Length | 195.7 in | 192.4 in | 3.3 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 72.2 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 66.6 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3633 lb. | 3884 lb. | -251 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.5 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 53.8 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 40.8 in | 4.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.9 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.9 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.4 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 33.6 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.5 in | -43.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 23.4 in | -23.4 in |
Total Legroom | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | -15.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 37.0 ft3 | -21 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 67.6 ft3 | -51.6 ft3 |
2017 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu. Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown. Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective. The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's. Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right. see full Kia Cadenza review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Cadenza.
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.