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2012 Dodge Journey R/T FWD 4dr

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, Sport Utility Vehicle, 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
17 (2011) mpg city / 25 (2011) mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Sport Utility Vehicle

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

99.6

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

4054

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

17 (2011)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

25 (2011)

Engine Type:

Gas/Ethanol V6

Displacement:

3.6L/220

Fuel System:

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

283 @ 6350

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

260 @ 4400

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Multi-Link

Front Tire Size:

P225/55R19

Rear Tire Size:

P225/55R19

Spare Tire Size:

Compact

Front Wheel Size (in):

19 x 7.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

19 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.0 x 0.5

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

20.5

Wheelbase (in):

113.8

Length, Overall (in):

192.4

Advanced Technical Data

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:

4 (2011)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):

20 (2011)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

250

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

375

Engine Order Code:

ERB

Trans Order Code:

DG2

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

4.12

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.84

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

2.28

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.45 up/1.57 down

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.69

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.21

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.16

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

525

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

9.3 (2011)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

160

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

10.6

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Front Tire Order Code:

TWV

Rear Tire Order Code:

TWV

Spare Tire Order Code:

TBC

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Compact

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

16.5

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.92

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

39.0

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.9 x 1.1

Front Head Room (in):

40.8

Front Leg Room (in):

40.8

Front Shoulder Room (in):

57.5

Front Hip Room (in):

53.8

Second Head Room (in):

39.9

Second Leg Room (in):

33.6

Second Shoulder Room (in):

56.9

Second Hip Room (in):

54.4

Third Head Room (in):

37.7

Third Leg Room (in):

23.4

Third Shoulder Room (in):

43.5

Third Hip Room (in):

40.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

72.2

Height, Overall (in):

66.6

Track Width, Front (in):

61.8

Track Width, Rear (in):

62.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

41.4

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

33.1

Liftover Height (in):

30.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

67.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):

39.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):

10.7

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