Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6100 150 lb-ft@4900 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 121.2 in | -17.7 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 202.5 in | -22.7 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 76.9 in | -9.4 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 68.9 in | -13.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 4494 lb. | -1503 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 37.2 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 63.0 in | -9.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 0.0 in | 49.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.6 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 39.2 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 64.7 in | -15.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 0.0 in | 46.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 36.3 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -34.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 83.0 ft3 | -69.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -126.7 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 |
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