Dodge Charger vs Pontiac G8
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Pontiac G8
Overview
| Spec | Dodge ChargerR/T | Pontiac G8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | R/T | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge ChargerR/T | Pontiac G8Base |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49,995 | $28,250 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $19,599 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $51,022 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $61,470 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 10 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge ChargerR/T | Pontiac G8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG (best) | 25 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 17.5 gal | 19 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge ChargerR/T | Pontiac G8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 420 hp (best) | 256 hp |
| Torque | 469 lb-ft (best) | 248 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge ChargerR/T | Pontiac G8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 37.4 cu ft (best) | 17.5 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | — | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,816 lbs | 3,885 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 121 in (best) | 114.8 in |
| Length | 206.6 in (best) | 196.1 in |
| Width | 79.8 in (best) | 74.8 in |
| Height | 58.9 in (best) | 57.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge ChargerR/T | Pontiac G8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 (best) | 4 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Dodge Charger | Pontiac G8 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R/T $49,995 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $28,250 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | R/T $51,995 MSRP | GT $31,755 MSRP |
| 3 | R/T Plus $54,990 MSRP | GXP $37,610 MSRP |
| 4 | R/T Plus $56,990 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Scat Pack $54,995 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Scat Pack $56,995 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Scat Pack Plus $59,990 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Scat Pack Plus $61,990 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Daytona Scat Pack $72,495 MSRP | — |
| 10 | Daytona Scat Pack $72,995 MSRP | — |
| 11 | Daytona Scat Pack Plus $77,490 MSRP | — |
| 12 | Daytona Scat Pack Plus $77,990 MSRP | — |
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Dodge Charger vs Pontiac G8 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Dodge Charger or 2009 Pontiac G8?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Dodge Charger vs 2009 Pontiac G8 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 Dodge Charger or 2009 Pontiac G8?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Pontiac G8 starts lower at $28,250. Live Dodge Charger listings start at $19,599.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Dodge Charger or 2009 Pontiac G8?
- The 2009 Pontiac G8 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (28,250).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Dodge Charger or 2009 Pontiac G8?
- The 2027 Dodge Charger leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (267).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Dodge Charger or 2009 Pontiac G8?
- The 2027 Dodge Charger leads on horsepower in this comparison (670).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Dodge Charger or 2009 Pontiac G8?
- The 2009 Pontiac G8 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).