2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 GMC Envoy

To start off, both 2009 Dodge Charger and 2009 GMC Envoy were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP) has 68 more horse power than 2009 GMC Envoy. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Envoy weights approximately 699 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger.

Because 2009 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy will offer significantly more control. 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 (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Envoy. (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Envoy.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Dodge Charger 2009 GMC Envoy
Make Dodge GMC
Model Charger Envoy
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5652 cc 5328 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 368 HP 300 HP
Torque 536 Nm 435 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1960 kg 2659 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 83 L


 

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