Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Magnum | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | 6.1L V8 OHV-2v 425 hp@6000 420 lb-ft@4800 |
6.1L V8 OHV-2v 420 hp@6200 420 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 109.5 in | 10.5 in |
Length | 197.7 in | 186.6 in | 11.1 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 73.3 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 67.7 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4260 lb. | 4788 lb. | -528 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.7 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 59.1 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 57.6 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 58.5 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 60.6 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 35.5 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.2 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.6 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | 4.2 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable driving. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very little leg room for an adult. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |