Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Dodge Journey | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6200 257 lb-ft@4700 |
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 | 107.9 in | 113.8 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 192.4 in | -4.6 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 72.2 in | 2 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 66.6 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4348 lb. | 4195 lb. | 153 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.8 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 57.5 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.8 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.8 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.9 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 56.9 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 54.4 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 33.6 in | 3.2 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 | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | -17.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.0 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.0 | 37.0 ft3 | 3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.3 ft3 | 67.6 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review |
2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lexus RX.
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.