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Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Chevrolet Equinox | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 112.5 in | -9 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 188.8 in | -9 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 71.4 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 69.3 in | -13.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 3699 lb. | -708 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.9 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.7 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 51.1 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.2 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 40.1 in | -4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 55.9 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 51.4 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 40.2 in | -8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -21.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 67.1 ft3 | -53.2 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |