Dodge Magnum vs. Dodge Nitro

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2008 Dodge Magnum
$23,420
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$23,420
Starting MSRP
$22,245
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
-
Engine Type
Gas V6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
250 hp
335 hp
Horsepower
210 hp
260 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
-
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
210 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
Engine Type
Gas V6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
-
Displacement
3.7L/226
Displacement
-
Displacement
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
A/T
5-Speed A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
-
Total Cooling System Capacity
14.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

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Rear Tire Size
P245/50R20
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
P245/50R20
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
20 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
-
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Size
20 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size

Suspension

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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front
Upper/Lower "A" arms
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Live Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear

Steering

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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

Measurements

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Front Head Room
41 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
-
Second Hip Room
47 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
-
Second Leg Room
39 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
69 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
-
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
29 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
41 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
Height, Overall
71 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
-
Length, Overall
179 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
Passenger Volume
103 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
-
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
-
Front Hip Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
-
Liftover Height
33 in
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
-
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
-
Second Head Room
41 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
Wheelbase
109 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
-
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
-
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
-
Rear Door Opening Width
47 in
Rear Door Opening Width
-
Rear Door Opening Width
-
Rear Door Opening Height
33 in
Rear Door Opening Height
-
Rear Door Opening Height
-
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume

Weight & Capacity

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Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Base Curb Weight
3,976 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight

Safety

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Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist

Electrical

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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.4 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2008 Dodge Magnum or the 2011 Dodge Nitro?

The 2008 Dodge Magnum and the 2011 Dodge Nitro are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.5.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2008 Dodge Magnum or the 2011 Dodge Nitro?

The 2011 Dodge Nitro is more fuel efficient than the 2008 Dodge Magnum with 18 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2008 Dodge Magnum or the 2011 Dodge Nitro?

The 2011 Dodge Nitro is cheaper than the 2008 Dodge Magnum with a $22,245 starting MSRP versus a $23,420 starting MSRP.

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