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2008 Kia Sorento and 2009 Dodge Journey Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Dodge Journey | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 228 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 113.8 in | -7.1 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 192.4 in | -11.7 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 72.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 66.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 4229 lb. | -146 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 20.5 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.8 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 57.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.8 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 56.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 54.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 33.6 in | 2.5 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 | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | -19.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 | 21 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 | 37.1 ft3 | -5.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 67.6 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sorento
| 2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
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 |
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