2009 Chevrolet Impala vs 2008 Dodge Charger

2009 Chevrolet Impala

2008 Dodge Charger

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4-Door Sedan LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan LS	19	29	$22,719	$23,790
4-Door Sedan 3.5L LT	19	29	$23,535	$24,645
4-Door Sedan 3.9L LT	17	27	$25,890	$27,110
4-Door Sedan LTZ	17	27	$28,296	$29,630
4-Door Sedan SS	16	24	$29,733	$31,135

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4-Door Sedan RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan RWD	18	26	$21,009	$22,510
4-Door Sedan RWD SXT	17	24	$24,641	$26,545
4-Door Sedan AWD SXT	15	22	$26,756	$28,895
4-Door Sedan RWD R/T	15	23	$29,204	$31,615
4-Door Sedan AWD R/T	15	22	$31,094	$33,715
4-Door Sedan RWD SRT8	13	18	$34,679	$37,215

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,719

$21,009

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,790

$22,510

Monthly Payment Estimate

$397 / month

$375 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you’re in the market for a comfortable sedan with lots of space at a reasonable price, the 2009 Chevrolet Impala is a practical but not exciting choice.

The 2008 Dodge Charger sedan has plenty of practicality and character--and thirst, with the big HEMI engines.

TCC Likes

Smooth, comfortable ride
Impressive acceleration with the SS V-8
Roomy interior, with plenty of backseat and trunk space

Secure handling for a big car
Improved instrument panel design
V-8 engine rumble and power

TCC Dislikes

Coarse-sounding V-6 engine
Drab styling
Uncomfortable seats during long trips

HEMI is thirsty
Stiff ride
Light steering feel

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.6

57.6

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

41.8

Front Hip Room (in)

56.4

56.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.5

104.0

Second Leg Room (in)

37.6

40.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

38.7

Second Hip Room (in)

57.2

57.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

59.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

36.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.7

58.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

63.1

Wheelbase (in)

110.5

120.0

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

30.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.9

74.5

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

63.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

200.4

200.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

18.6

16.2

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.94 x 0.43

12.6 x 0.4

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.93 x 1.18

12.6 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.0

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.4

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

13.3

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QPX

TW1

Spare Tire Order Code

TBC

Rear Tire Size

P225/60R16

P215/65R17

Rear Tire Order Code

QPX

TW1

Front Tire Size

P225/60R16

P215/65R17

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3555

3637

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

17 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.7

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

125

140

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

625

Engine

Fuel System

SFI

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

214 @ 4000

191 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LZE

EER

Displacement

3.5L/214

2.7L/167

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

211 @ 5800

186 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas/Ethanol V6

Gas V6

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.92

2.84

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.38

2.21

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

1.57

Trans Order Code

MX0

DGV

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.86

3.90

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.69

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Impala

Dodge Charger

Body Style

4 Door Sedan LS

4dr Sdn

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Touring

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.63

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Touring

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.18

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Tri-Link

5-Link

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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