Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Pontiac Solstice | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 251 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 95.1 in | 11.8 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 157.2 in | 29 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 71.3 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 50.9 in | 15.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3870 lb. | 3046 lb. | 824 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 52.4 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 50.6 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.7 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 0.0 in | 38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 0.0 in | 36.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 36.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.3 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.7 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 | 79.1 ft3 |
2009 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |
2009 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 |