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2009 Dodge Charger
MSRP $29,645 - $47,145
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2008 Dodge Charger
MSRP $28,695 - $46,395
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V8 HO Gas V6 Gas V6
Gas V8 HO Gas V6 Gas V6
Displacement
5.7L/345 3.5L/214 2.7L/167 6.1L/370
5.7L/345 3.5L/214 2.7L/167 6.1L/370
Fuel System
SMPI
SMPI
Horsepower
368 hp @ 5000 rpm 250 hp @ 6400 rpm 368 hp @ 5200 rpm 178 hp @ 6400 rpm 425 hp @ 6000 rpm
335 hp @ 5000 rpm 250 hp @ 6400 rpm 186 hp @ 6400 rpm 425 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
395 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 250 ft-lb @ 3800 rpm 395 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm 190 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 420 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm
375 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 250 ft-lb @ 3800 rpm 191 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 420 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission 5-speed automatic transmission w/Autostick 4-speed automatic transmission
5-speed automatic transmission w/Autostick 4-speed automatic transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
11.3 - 16.0 L/100 km
11.3 - 16.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.7 - 10.6 L/100 km
7.7 - 10.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.7 - 16.0 L/100 km
7.7 - 16.5 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
68.0 - 72.0 L
68.0 - 72.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
983 mm
983 mm
Front Leg Room
1,062 mm
1,062 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,506 mm
1,506 mm
Rear Head Room
919 mm
919 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,021 mm
1,021 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,463 mm
1,463 mm
Trunk Volume
459 L
459 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,048 mm
3,048 mm
Length, Overall
5,083 mm
5,083 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,892 mm
1,892 mm
Height, Overall
1,466 - 1,478 mm
1,478 mm
Min Ground Clearance
130 mm
130 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,638 - 1,887 kg
1,650 - 1,891 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/60R18 P245/45R20 P215/65R17 P245/45ZR20
P225/60R18 P245/45R20 P215/65R17 P245/45ZR20
Rear Tire Size
P225/60R18 P245/45R20 P215/65R17 P255/45ZR20 P245/45ZR20
P225/60R18 P245/45R20 P215/65R17 P255/45ZR20 P245/45ZR20
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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