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 Head to Head: 2008 Pontiac G8 GT vs. 2008 Dodge Charger R/T
| | 2008 DODGE CHARGER R/T | 2008 PONTIAC G8 GT | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, RWD | Front engine, RWD | | Engine type | 90 V-8, iron block/alum heads | 90 V-8, alum block/heads | | Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cyl | OHV, 2 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 345 cu in/5654cc | 364 cu in/5967cc | | Compression ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.4:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 340 hp @ 5000 rpm | 361 hp @ 5300 rpm* | | Torque (SAE net) | 390 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 385 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm* | | Redline | 5800 rpm | 6000 rpm | | Weight to power | 12.1 lb/hp | 11.3 lb/hp | | Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | | Axle/final-drive ratios | 2.82:1/2.34:1 | 2.92:1/1.96:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | Struts, control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 16.1:1 | 13.6:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 2.8 | 2.8 | | Brakes, f;r | 13.6-in vented disc; 12.6-in vented disc, ABS | 12.6-in vented disc; 12.8-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels | 8.0 x 20 in, cast aluminum | 8.0 x 19 in, cast aluminum | | Tires, f;r | 245/45ZR20 99V, Goodyear Eagle RS-A | 245/40R19 94W, Bridgestone Potenza RE050A | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 114.8 in | | Track, f/r | 63.0/63.1 in | 62.7/63.3 in | | Length x width x height | 200.1 x 74.5 x 58.2 in | 196.1 x 74.8 x 57.7 in | | Turning circle | 38.9 ft | 37.4 ft | | Curb weight | 4144 lb | 4096 lb | | Weight dist., f/r | 54/46% | 51/49% | | Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | | Headroom, f/r | 38.7/36.2 in | 38.7/38.0 in | | Legroom, f/r | 41.8/40.2 in | 42.2/39.4 in | | Shoulder room, f/r | 59.3/57.6 in | 59.1/59.1 in | | Cargo volume | 16.2 cu ft | 17.5 cu ft | | TEST DATA | | Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 2.2 sec | 1.8 sec | | 0-40 | 3 | 2.8 | | 0-50 | 4.2 | 4 | | 0-60 | 5.5 | 5.3 | | 0-70 | 7 | 6.9 | | 0-80 | 9.1 | 8.7 | | 0-90 | 11.2 | 10.7 | | 0-100 | 13.6 | 13.2 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 2.7 | 2.6 | | Quarter mile | 14.1 sec @ 102.0 mph | 13.8 sec @ 102.8 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 137 ft | 112 ft | | Lateral acceleration | 0.79 g (avg) | 0.88 g (avg) | | MT figure eight | 27.8 sec @ 0.63 g (avg) | 26.2 sec @ 0.67 g (avg) | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 1750 rpm | 1600 rpm | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $31,430 | $29,995 | | Price as tested | $36,900 | $32,745 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, f/r side, f/r curtain | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | | Basic warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | Unlimited | 5 yrs/100,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 5 yrs/100,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 19.0 gal | 19.2 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 15/23 mpg | 15/24 mpg | | CO2 emissions | 1.09 lb/mile | 1.08 lb/mile | | Recommended fuel | Mid-grade | Premium | | *SAE Certified |
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