Kia Seltos (2021) vs. Dodge Journey (2009) Specs

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2021 Kia Seltos and 2009 Dodge Journey Specifications

Model Year	2021	2009
Model	Kia Seltos	Dodge Journey
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	113.8 in	-10.3 in
Length	172.0 in	192.4 in	-20.4 in
Width	70.9 in	72.2 in	-1.3 in
Height	63.6 in	66.6 in	-3 in
Curb Weight	3456 lb.	4229 lb.	-773 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	20.5 gal.	-7.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.8 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	57.5 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.5 in	53.8 in	-0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.8 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	39.8 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	56.9 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.8 in	54.4 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	33.6 in	4.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.7 in	-37.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	51.1 in	-51.1 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	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	97.8 in (over 3 rows)	-18.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.6 ft³	10.7 ft³	15.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	26.6	37.1 ft³	-10.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	62.8 ft³	67.6 ft³	-4.8 ft³

2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2021	Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Seltos.

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

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