2009 Dodge Charger SXT AWD vs. 2009 Dodge Charger RT 4WD
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Charger SXT AWD and 2009 Dodge Charger RT 4WD were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger RT 4WD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger RT 4WD (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger SXT AWD. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger RT 4WD should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger SXT AWD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger RT 4WD weights approximately 269 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger SXT AWD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Dodge Charger RT 4WD (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger SXT AWD. (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger RT 4WD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger SXT AWD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger SXT AWD | 2009 Dodge Charger RT 4WD | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Charger | Charger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
