Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick Terraza | Pontiac G8 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,076 mm | 2,916 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,207 mm | 4,981 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,900 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,829 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,008 kg | 1,749 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 72 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,521 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 965 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,554 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,565 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 1,001 mm | 987 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 968 mm | 0 mm | 968 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,234 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,227 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 919 mm | 0 mm | 919 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,921 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,073 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 762 L | 496 L | 266 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,098 L | 17.5 | -15.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,865 L | 17.5 | -14.5 L |
2006 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
All front seats are comfortable (or better be). This car had as much room and comfort in all 3 rows as the front seat. see full Buick Terraza review |
2006 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seat configuration is abhorrant. Nigh impossbile to get to row 3 without hurting oneself. see full Buick Terraza review |
2009 Pontiac G8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge back seat, and very comfortable, even for two adults and a child seat. see full Pontiac G8 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room, good support, and do not have to squirm much on a 6 hour drive. see full Pontiac G8 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tons of legroom, and I mean TONS of legroom see full Pontiac G8 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 256-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Even with front seats completely back, there is enough leg room for rear passengers. see full Pontiac G8 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
When I go places with my friends, I actaully like sitting in the back! The back seats are sooo comfortable. see full Pontiac G8 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat fits my smaller frame and has comfortable padding and bolsters. The headrest is in the right place. Power controls are convenient. see full Pontiac G8 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tons of room for the family. This is a true full-size sedan. see full Pontiac G8 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Extremely comfortable backseat, although serious hump in the center eliminates almost all leg room for center seat. Four in comfort all day long, large armrest, good visibility forward and to the side. Nice support, split folding seats and cargo passthru see full Pontiac G8 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Fantastic seats. see full Pontiac G8 review |
2009 Pontiac G8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Cannot get comfortable - ever. Hurts my lower back after just 15 mins. I have the leather seats w/ premium package. No lateral support/bolstering either. Lumbar support useless. see full Pontiac G8 review |