Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Magnum | Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
Engine | 6.1L V8 OHV-2v 425 hp@6000 420 lb-ft@4800 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 395 hp@6000 400 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 113.0 in | 7 in |
Length | 197.7 in | 191.8 in | 5.9 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 74.7 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 72.5 in | -14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4260 lb. | 4452 lb. | -192 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.2 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 58.5 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 56.0 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.9 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 58.5 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 58.2 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 37.0 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.2 ft3 | 43.7 ft3 | -16.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.6 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 | -8.5 ft3 |
2008 Dodge Magnum Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
more or less a full sized car...very comfortable on long trips...power seats recline well. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
SRT style seats fit very well, provide excellent side suppiort. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Excellent Front Seats see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I am tall (6'6") and fit in the front seats and am able to drive it. That is rare and good. Comfort is high for a GM product. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The best front seats for cruising and around town comfort. Love the individual memory settings and adjustment range of the power controls. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Far too cramped getting in and out of the rear seating. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |