Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI (2010) vs. Dodge Journey (2012) Specs

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI and 2012 Dodge Journey Specifications

Model Year	2010	2012
Model	Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI	Dodge Journey
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	113.8 in	-12.3 in
Length	179.3 in	192.4 in	-13.1 in
Width	70.1 in	72.2 in	-2.1 in
Height	59.2 in	66.6 in	-7.4 in
Curb Weight	3350 lb.	3884 lb.	-534 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	20.5 gal.	-6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	40.8 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	57.5 in	-2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.8 in	-53.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	40.8 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	39.9 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	56.9 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.4 in	-54.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	33.6 in	1.9 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	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	97.8 in (over 3 rows)	-21.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.8 ft³	10.7 ft³	22.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	32.8	37.0 ft³	-4.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.9 ft³	67.6 ft³	-0.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI

2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011	2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD	Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Good room for a small car. Four adults can ride comfortably. Plenty of cargo room with the rear seats down. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	A lot of rear leg rrom when compared to the Mazda3 and A3 which I also looked at. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Dodge Journey

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

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