Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 171 hp@5800 167 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 106.3 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 179.0 in | 0.8 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 71.7 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 67.7 in | -12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 3333 lb. | -342 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 41.6 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 54.6 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.3 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 41.6 in | -5.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 53.9 in | -7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 38.2 in | -6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.1 in | -35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.3 in | -40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -36.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 31.7 ft3 | -17.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -60.1 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 |
2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |