Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6100 150 lb-ft@4900 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 101.2 in | 2.3 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 172.0 in | 7.8 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 67.7 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 57.3 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 2729 lb. | 262 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.0 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.1 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 52.1 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.8 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 37.6 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 52.1 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 51.2 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 31.1 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 0.2 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 |
2017 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |