Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6200 163 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 105.1 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 188.7 in | -8.9 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 69.7 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 63.2 in | -7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 3605 lb. | -614 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.5 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.4 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 51.0 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 44.1 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 39.1 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 53.7 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 52.6 in | -6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 33.9 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -19.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -52.3 ft3 |
2007 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |