Pontiac G5 (2009) vs. Buick Enclave (2008) Specs

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2009 Pontiac G5 and 2008 Buick Enclave Specifications

Model Year	2009	2008
Model	Pontiac G5	Buick Enclave
Engine	2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6100 150 lb-ft@4900	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6600 251 lb-ft@3200
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	118.9 in	-15.4 in
Length	179.8 in	201.8 in	-22 in
Width	67.5 in	79.0 in	-11.5 in
Height	55.6 in	72.2 in	-16.6 in
Curb Weight	2991 lb.	4780 lb.	-1789 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	22.0 gal.	-8.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	40.4 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.1 in	62.0 in	-8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.4 in	57.4 in	-8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.3 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.7 in	39.0 in	-3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.3 in	61.4 in	-12.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.3 in	57.0 in	-10.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	36.9 in	-4.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.4 in	-57.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.3 in	-48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.2 in	-33.2 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	111.4 in (over 3 rows)	-37.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.9 ft³	18.9 ft³	-5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.9	67.5 ft³	-53.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.9 ft³	116.2 ft³	-102.3 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Pontiac G5

2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review

2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review
2008	2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review
2008	2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Buick Enclave

2008 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	roomy seating for eight, ease of access to third row seat is better than others I have looked at. see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Better than most see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Long seat base and 8 way power heated seats. see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Available third row with 60/40 split. More leg room than Toyota Highlander. see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Roomy & Comfortable see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Access to the third seat is best in class, as is the rear seat comfort. (and I tried all the large crossovers) see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	True 7 passenger seating unlike most of the competing vehicles see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It has the room of my old Chrysler long-wheelbase minivan see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat room is ample see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very roomy, we have had 6 adults (total) in the car many times, even the third row passengers are comfortable, with the exception of possibly leg room if you are tall. But in no way do you feel squished. see full Buick Enclave review

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