Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Corvette | Pontiac Solstice | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 95.1 in | 10.6 in |
Length | 174.6 in | 157.2 in | 17.4 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 71.3 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 49.1 in | 50.1 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3199 lb. | 2860 lb. | 339 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 52.4 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.7 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.0 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.0 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Comfortable, reasonably supportive seats for any reasonable street driving. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Front seats are designed for fat people. They need to redesign them to be more snug feel. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2008 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice review |