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Comparison Tests
Comparison Test : 2005 Dodge Magnum RT vs. Subaru Legacy GT
Specifications and Performance
By John DiPietro
Date Posted 06-02-2005
Warranty Information
Dimensions
Engine & Transmission Specifications
| Warranty Information |
Warranty
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Dodge Magnum RT |
Subaru Legacy GT Limited |
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/ 36,000 miles |
3 years/ 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain |
7 years/ 70,000 miles |
5 years/ 60,000 miles |
| Roadside Assistance |
3 years/ 36,000 miles |
3 years/ 36,000 miles |
| Corrosion Protection |
5 years/ 100,000 miles |
5 years/ Unlimited mi. |
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| Dimensions |
Exterior Dimensions & Capacities
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Dodge Magnum RT |
Subaru Legacy GT Limited |
| Length, in. |
197.7 |
188.7 |
| Width, in. |
74.1 |
68.1 |
| Height, in. |
58.4 |
58.1 |
| Wheelbase, in. |
120.0 |
105.1 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. |
4179.0 |
3500.0 |
Turning Circle, ft.
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38.9 |
35.4 |
Interior Dimensions
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Dodge Magnum RT |
Subaru Legacy GT Limited |
Front headroom, in.
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38.4 |
38.7 |
Front legroom, in.
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41.8 |
44.1 |
Front shoulder room, in.
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58.7 |
54.4 |
Rear headroom, in.
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38.1 |
37.1 |
Rear legroom, in.
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40.2 |
33.9 |
Rear shoulder room, in.
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57.6 |
53.7 |
| Maximum cargo capacity, cu. ft. |
72 |
66 |
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| Engine & Transmission Specifications |
Engine & Transmission
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Dodge Magnum RT |
Subaru Legacy GT Limited |
| Engine Type |
16-valve V8 |
Turbocharged, 16-valve, DOHC flat four |
| Displacement, liters |
5.7 |
2.5 |
| Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm |
340 |
250 |
| Max. Torque, lb-ft @ rpm |
390 |
250 |
| Transmission |
5-speed shiftable automatic |
5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Observed Fuel Economy City/Hwy, mpg |
16 |
17.2 |
| EPA Fuel Economy City/Hwy, mpg |
17/25 |
19/25 |
Performance
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Dodge Magnum RT |
Subaru Legacy GT Limited |
| Zero-to-60-mph acceleration, sec. |
6.8 |
7.1 |
| Quarter-mile acceleration (sec@mph) |
15.0 |
15.3 |
| Quarter-mile speed, mph |
94.4 |
93.0 |
| 60-to-0-mph braking, feet |
129.8 |
137.8 |
| 600-ft slalom, mph |
61.1 |
61.9 |
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