Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6100 150 lb-ft@4900 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 109.8 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 191.1 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 75.8 in | -8.3 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 68.1 in | -12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 4233 lb. | -1242 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.7 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 59.3 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 57.2 in | -7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 44.2 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 39.9 in | -4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 59.6 in | -10.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 57.1 in | -10.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 38.4 in | -6.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -36.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 42.3 ft3 | -28.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -69.8 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 |
2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander.