Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 128 kW@5800 226 Nm@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 130 kW@6000 229 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,567 mm | 4,547 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,715 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,412 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,357 kg | 1,512 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 60 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,057 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,255 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 907 mm | 1,057 mm | 906 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,176 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 970 mm | -152 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 892 mm | -892 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,024 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 394 L | 184 L | 210 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 898 L | -884.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 | 2,095 L | 11.9 |
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 |