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2009 Dodge Journey SUV
MSRP: from $19,360
 
Layout:
front-engine / FWD & AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,801 - 4,233
GVWR: 5,005 (SE)
5,100 (SXT & R/T FWD)
5,250 (SXT & R/T AWD)
Max. towing capacity: 1,000; 3,500
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 20.5 (FWD)
21.1 (AWD)
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 38.5;
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.9 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 12.0 x 0.47 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; Variable Valve Timing
Displacement: 2,360
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.0 x 97.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Power [hp]: 173 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 166 at 4,000
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 19
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 25
Available with: SE
 
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 3,518
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 96.0 x 81.0
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 235 at 6,400
Torque [lb-ft]: 232 at 4,000
Redline: 6,800
Mileage City [mpg]: 15 - 16 (FWD)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 22 - 23 (FWD)
Available with: SXT, R/T
 
Transmissions:
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.84, 1.57, 1.00, 0.69
Final Drive: 4.28
 
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.13, 2.84, 2.28, 1.45, 1.00, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.43
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 192.4
Width [in.]: 72.2
Height [in.]: 66.6
Wheelbase [in.]: 113.8
Front Track [in.]: 61.8
Rear Track [in.]: 62.3
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 5 - 7
Seating Capacity: 125.6
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 40.8
2. Row Headroom [in.]: 39.9
3. Row Headroom [in.]: 37.7
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 40.8
2. Row Legroom [in.]: 33.6
3. Row Legroom [in.]: 23.4
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 57.5
2. Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.9
3. Shoulderroom [in.]: 51.1
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 53.8
2. Row Hiproom [in.]: 54.4
3. Row Hiproom [in.]: 40.0
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 39.6
10.6 (with 3rd row seats)
67.6 (behind 1st row)
Standard Features
  • 2 power remote, heated, and folding door mirrors
  • 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine
  • 225/70 R16 all-season tires
  • 4 12v power outlets
  • 4 doors
  • 4-speed automatic
  • 4-way manual passenger bucket seat
  • 6 speakers
  • 6-disc in-dash mounted CD changer
  • 6-way manual driver bucket seat
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air-conditioning
  • Aluminum-look interior accents
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Body-color bumpers and door handles
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Cargo area concealed storage
  • Cargo tie down anchors
  • Chrome exhaust tips
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Driver foot-rest
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with storage
  • Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Halogen headlights
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Integrated roof antenna
  • Leather gear shift knob
  • Lighted and refrigerated glove box
  • MP3 Player
  • Power door locks
  • Power rear quarter windows
  • Power windows; with one-touch open for driver
  • Radio data system (RDS)
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear reclining, folding bench seats
  • Rear seat center armrest with storage
  • Rear window defogger
  • Rear window wiper
  • Storage: front and rear doors, front seat-backs, and dashboard
  • Sun visor vanity mirror on driver side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Traction control (TCS)
  • Ultra low emission vehicle
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 60 / 100,000
Powertrain [months / miles] Unltd / Unlimited