Dodge Challenger vs. Pontiac G8
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Challenger and Pontiac G8 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Dodge Challenger and the Pontiac G8.
When we compare the Dodge Challenger's and the Pontiac G8's specifications and ratings, The Pontiac G8 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Dodge Challenger and Pontiac G8 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Challenger's and the Pontiac G8's specifications and ratings, the Pontiac G8 is a better car than the Dodge Challenger.
Pricing: A used 2009 Dodge Challenger ranges from $8,997 to $29,596 while a used 2009 Pontiac G8 is priced between $6,499 to $37,378.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Challenger’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the Pontiac G8 base engine makes 256 horsepower. Both the Challenger and the G8 are rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 450 and 475 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Pontiac G8 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Dodge Challenger, a sports car, has the advantage in the area of front head room.
Safety Ratings: The Dodge Challenger has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$22,220
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$23,639
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$19,735 - $29,930
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,190
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,720
Price Range:
$8,997 - $29,596
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$15,095
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$13,440 - $18,720
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
85
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
84,151
# Good or Great Deals:
23
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$17,634
Price Range:
$6,499 - $37,378
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
41
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
111,137
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Dodge Challenger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Pontiac G8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Challenger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Pontiac G8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
0.9 - 5.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Dodge Challenger Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 15Ranking
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6 out of / 15Ranking
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6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 7Ranking
8 out of / 15Ranking
10 out of / 15Pontiac G8 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Dodge Challenger Trim Levels
R/T, R/T Classic, SE, SRT8
Pontiac G8 Trim Levels
Base, Base w/Bluetooth, GT, GT w/Bluetooth, GXP
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
250 foot-lbs @ 3800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
256 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
248 foot-lbs @ 2100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
306 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
323 / 475 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
17.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3720 lbs
Width:
75.7 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
197.7 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3885 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
196.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R18-100V
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Dark Titanium Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat / TorRed
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Stone White Clear Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Panther Black Metallic
Blue
Stryker Blue Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic / Maverick Silver Metallic / Pacific Slate Metallic
Red
Liquid Red / Sport Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
White Hot
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate Gray Cloth / Leather Trimmed Dark Slate Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Onyx