Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 112.9 in | -9.4 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 200.3 in | -20.5 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 74.9 in | -7.4 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 67.4 in | -11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 4033 lb. | -1042 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.4 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 58.5 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 55.2 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.8 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 39.4 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 57.9 in | -8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 56.4 in | -10.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 39.8 in | -7.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -40 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 47.4 ft3 | -33.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -71.3 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 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |