Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 171 hp@5800 167 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 106.3 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 184.1 in | -4.3 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 74.4 in | -6.9 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 67.9 in | -12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 3902 lb. | -911 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.2 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 59.5 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 55.8 in | -6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.6 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 39.6 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 58.6 in | -9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 55.0 in | -8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 36.8 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -20.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -64.3 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room even for a tall person. see full Pontiac G5 review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is enough room for the majority of people even with an above average height person in the front seat. see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 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 |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |