Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6100 150 lb-ft@4900 |
Electric 201 hp 188 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 107.1 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 174.0 in | 5.8 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 71.8 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 60.8 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 3721 lb. | -730 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.5 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 56.2 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 45.4 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.5 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 39.5 in | -3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 55.4 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 53.0 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 39.8 in | -7.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -7.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | -8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 | -49.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Niro.