Dodge Magnum (2008) vs. Pontiac G8 (2009) Specs

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2008 Dodge Magnum and 2009 Pontiac G8 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
Model	Dodge Magnum	Pontiac G8
Engine	6.1L V8 OHV-2v 425 hp@6000 420 lb-ft@4800	6.2L V8 OHV-2v 415 hp@5900 415 lb-ft@4600
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.0 in	114.8 in	5.2 in
Length	197.7 in	196.1 in	1.6 in
Width	74.1 in	74.8 in	-0.7 in
Height	58.3 in	57.7 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	4260 lb.	4020 lb.	240 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	19.0 gal.	-1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	38.7 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.7 in	59.1 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.2 in	56.7 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	42.2 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	38.0 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	59.1 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.5 in	58.0 in	-2.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.2 in	39.4 in	0.8 in
Total Legroom	82 in (over 2 rows)	81.6 in (over 2 rows)	0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.2 ft³	17.5 ft³	9.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.6 ft³	17.5 ft³	54.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Dodge Magnum

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Pontiac G8

2009 Pontiac G8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Huge back seat, and very comfortable, even for two adults and a child seat. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009	4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Plenty of room, good support, and do not have to squirm much on a 6 hour drive. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009	4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Tons of legroom, and I mean TONS of legroom see full Pontiac G8 review
2009	4dr Sedan 256-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Even with front seats completely back, there is enough leg room for rear passengers. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009	4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	When I go places with my friends, I actaully like sitting in the back! The back seats are sooo comfortable. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009	4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The seat fits my smaller frame and has comfortable padding and bolsters. The headrest is in the right place. Power controls are convenient. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009	4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Tons of room for the family. This is a true full-size sedan. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009	4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Extremely comfortable backseat, although serious hump in the center eliminates almost all leg room for center seat. Four in comfort all day long, large armrest, good visibility forward and to the side. Nice support, split folding seats and cargo passthru see full Pontiac G8 review
2009	4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD	Fantastic seats. see full Pontiac G8 review

2009 Pontiac G8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Cannot get comfortable - ever. Hurts my lower back after just 15 mins. I have the leather seats w/ premium package. No lateral support/bolstering either. Lumbar support useless. see full Pontiac G8 review

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