Dodge Magnum vs. Pontiac G8
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Highlights
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$23,420
Starting MSRP
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$28,250
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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250 hp
335 hp Horsepower
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256 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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-
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Displacement
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3.6L/217
Displacement
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Displacement
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Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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248 @ 2100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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256 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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10.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Rear Tire Size
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P245/45R18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Front Wheel Size
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18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P245/45R18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Performance
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Performance
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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4-link independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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Second Hip Room
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58 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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Passenger Volume
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107 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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Trunk Volume
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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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Length, Overall
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196 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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Track Width, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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Width, Max w/o mirrors
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75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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Front Hip Room
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57 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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59 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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-
Wheelbase
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115 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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Weight & Capacity
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Base Curb Weight
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3,885 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.89 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.73 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2008 Dodge Magnum or the 2009 Pontiac G8?
The 2009 Pontiac G8 is more reliable than the 2008 Dodge Magnum according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2009 G8 versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2008 Magnum.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2008 Dodge Magnum or the 2009 Pontiac G8?
The 2009 Pontiac G8 is more fuel efficient than the 2008 Dodge Magnum with 20 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2008 Dodge Magnum or the 2009 Pontiac G8?
The 2008 Dodge Magnum is cheaper than the 2009 Pontiac G8 with a $23,420 starting MSRP versus a $28,250 starting MSRP.
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