Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Dodge Journey | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,891 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 4,887 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,692 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,432 kg | 1,722 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 78 L | -23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,036 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 1,011 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 853 mm | 110 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 958 mm | -958 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,298 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,016 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 594 mm | -594 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,484 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 303 L | 436 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.1 | 1,051 L | 25.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 1,914 L | 0 L |
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage 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 |