Dodge Charger vs Pontiac G8

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

2027 Dodge Charger

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2009 Pontiac G8

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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	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	8-speed 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	$49,975 (best)	—
Median listing price	$51,475 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$57,075 (best)	—
For sale now	7 (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	18 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	—	17.5 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	—	2,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,816 lbs	3,885 lbs (best)
Wheelbase	121 in (best)	114.8 in
Length	207 in (best)	196.1 in
Width	80 in (best)	74.8 in
Height	59 in (best)	57.7 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Dodge ChargerR/T	Pontiac G8Base
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

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 $49,995 MSRP	GXP $37,610 MSRP
4	R/T Plus $51,995 MSRP	—
5	Scat Pack $54,995 MSRP	—
6	Scat Pack $56,995 MSRP	—
7	Scat Pack Plus $54,995 MSRP	—
8	Scat Pack Plus $56,995 MSRP	—