Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Pontiac G6 | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@2800 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 106.3 in | 6 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 184.1 in | 5 in |
Width | 70.6 in | 74.4 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 67.9 in | -10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3525 lb. | 3846 lb. | -321 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.2 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.5 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 55.8 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.6 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 58.6 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 55.0 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.0 | 34.2 ft3 | -20.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -64.2 ft3 |
2006 Pontiac G6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Much more comfortable than the other hardtops we tried..... see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
this is a very comfortable car for long trips, we drove from Chicago to Charleston Sc and it was very confortable see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Easily adjustable! see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I Have a smile child. And his car seat fits perfect and still has room to move his feet! see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The sedan has a ton of rear seat room. see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
There is a lot of it, just like the back seat room. see full Pontiac G6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plentiful for two different drivers with 12 inches difference in height. see full Pontiac G6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for adults (6 foot) with tall drivers. see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |