Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 171 hp@5800 167 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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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 | 103.9 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 178.0 in | 1.8 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 69.7 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 57.4 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 3543 lb. | -552 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.2 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 53.7 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.6 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 38.1 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 54.1 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 50.7 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 34.4 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 44.2 ft3 | -30.3 ft3 |
2008 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 |
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 |
2008 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 |
2010 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |