Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6100 150 lb-ft@4900 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
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. | 3179 lb. | -188 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 |
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 |
2008 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 |