Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 101.5 in | 2 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 165.4 in | 14.4 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 70.3 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 58.3 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 2968 lb. | 23 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.7 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 0.0 in | 49.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.2 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 38.5 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 52.8 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 0.0 in | 46.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 35.5 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 46.0 ft3 | -32.1 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 |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |