Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Dodge Journey | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 113.8 in | -9.9 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 192.4 in | -17.6 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.2 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 66.6 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3585 lb. | 4195 lb. | -610 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.8 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.5 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.8 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.8 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.9 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.9 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 54.4 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 33.6 in | 4.3 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 | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | -18.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.1 | 37.0 ft3 | -10.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 67.6 ft3 | -13 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |