Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 114.8 in | -11.3 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 189.8 in | -10 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 76.3 in | -8.8 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 69.4 in | -13.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 4470 lb. | -1479 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -11.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.0 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 58.6 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 57.0 in | -7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.3 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 39.3 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 58.0 in | -8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 56.5 in | -10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 38.6 in | -6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 36.3 ft3 | -22.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -54.4 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 |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |