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Pontiac G5 (2009) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Pontiac G5 and 2012 Hyundai Elantra specs.

2009 Pontiac G5 and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Pontiac G5 Hyundai Elantra  
Engine 2.2L I4
DOHC-4v
155 hp@6100
150 lb-ft@4900
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
148 hp@6500
131 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.5 in 106.3 in -2.8 in
Length 179.8 in 178.3 in 1.5 in
Width 67.5 in 69.9 in -2.4 in
Height 55.6 in 56.5 in -0.9 in
Curb Weight 2991 lb. 2701 lb. 290 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 12.8 gal. 0.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.1 in 40.0 in -1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.1 in 55.9 in -2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 49.4 in 53.5 in -4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 43.6 in -1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 35.7 in 37.1 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.3 in 54.8 in -5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 46.3 in 52.7 in -6.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.2 in 33.1 in -0.9 in
Total Legroom 74.2 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) -2.5 in
Cargo Volume 13.9 ft3 14.8 ft3 -0.9 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2012 Hyundai Elantra

2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 0 Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2011 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review
 
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