Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 112.4 in | -8.9 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 187.2 in | -7.4 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 75.9 in | -8.4 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 68.0 in | -12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 5168 lb. | -2177 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -13.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.7 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 57.7 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 0.0 in | 49.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.3 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 38.3 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 57.4 in | -8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 0.0 in | 46.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 35.6 in | -3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -17.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -57.1 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 |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |