Dodge SRT Viper vs. Pontiac G8
$84,995
$28,250
Highlights
| 2015 Dodge SRT Viper | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$84,995
|
$28,250
|
| Engine Type |
Premium Gasoline V-10
|
Gas V6
|
| MPG |
12 City / 21 Hwy
|
17 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
645 hp
|
256 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
2
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2015 Dodge SRT Viper | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
8.4 L/512
|
3.6L/217
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
600 @ 5000
|
248 @ 2100
|
| Engine Type |
Premium Gasoline V-10
|
Gas V6
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
645 @ 6200
|
256 @ 6300
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
12 City / 21 Hwy
|
17 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
10.8 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2015 Dodge SRT Viper | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P295/30ZR18
|
P245/45R18
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Not Available in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
19 X 13 in
|
18 x 8 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 10.5 in
|
18 x 8 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P355/30ZR19
|
P245/45R18
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Not Available
|
Steel
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Not Available
|
Compact
|
Suspension
| 2015 Dodge SRT Viper | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Short And Long Arm
|
Performance
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Short And Long Arm
|
MacPherson strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Short And Long Arm
|
4-link independent
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Short And Long Arm
|
Performance
|
Steering
| 2015 Dodge SRT Viper | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
41 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2015 Dodge SRT Viper | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room |
37 in
|
39 in
|
| Length, Overall |
176 in
|
196 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
63 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
15 ft³
|
18 ft³
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
63 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
58 in
|
| Height, Overall |
49 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
39 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
42 in
|
| Wheelbase |
99 in
|
115 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
57 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
2
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
107 ft³
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
59 in
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
38 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
59 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
76 in
|
75 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2015 Dodge SRT Viper | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,354 lbs
|
3,885 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
200 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
16 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2015 Dodge SRT Viper | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Navigation System |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2015 Dodge SRT Viper | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2015 Dodge SRT Viper | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
180
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2015 Dodge SRT Viper | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
Pwr
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
11.89 x -TBD- in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
11.73 x -TBD- in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2015 Dodge SRT Viper or the 2009 Pontiac G8?
The 2015 Dodge SRT Viper is more reliable than the 2009 Pontiac G8 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2015 SRT Viper versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2009 G8.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2015 Dodge SRT Viper or the 2009 Pontiac G8?
The 2009 Pontiac G8 is more fuel efficient than the 2015 Dodge SRT Viper with 20 MPG combined versus 15 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2015 Dodge SRT Viper or the 2009 Pontiac G8?
The 2009 Pontiac G8 is cheaper than the 2015 Dodge SRT Viper with a $28,250 starting MSRP versus a $84,995 starting MSRP.
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