Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Pontiac G6 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 113.7 in | -1.4 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 193.4 in | -4.3 in |
Width | 70.6 in | 73.7 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 72.8 in | -15.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3452 lb. | 4531 lb. | -1079 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.0 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 55.4 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.7 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 58.9 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 55.5 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.9 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -34.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.0 | 43.9 ft3 | -29.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -69.7 ft3 |
2010 Pontiac G6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Extremely uncomfortable driver seat. This was the base model with cloth manual seats. They are too hard . see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |