Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Pontiac G6 | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 107.1 in | 5.2 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 189.0 in | 0.1 in |
Width | 70.6 in | 71.1 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 58.3 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3452 lb. | 3294 lb. | 158 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.1 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 54.5 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.7 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 56.3 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 54.7 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Optima.