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2008 Pontiac G5 and 2007 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
| Model | Pontiac G5 | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 171 hp@5800 167 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@5800 163 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 107.1 in | -3.6 in |
| Length | 179.8 in | 186.4 in | -6.6 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 71.1 in | -3.6 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 58.3 in | -2.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 3142 lb. | -151 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.8 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 57.1 in | -4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 54.5 in | -5.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.7 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 38.0 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 56.3 in | -7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 54.7 in | -8.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 37.8 in | -5.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -7.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac G5
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Kia Optima
| 2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
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