Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Pontiac G6 | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 110.0 in | 2.3 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 190.7 in | -1.6 in |
Width | 70.6 in | 72.1 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 57.3 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3545 lb. | 3385 lb. | 160 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.2 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 54.7 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 45.5 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 55.7 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 54.5 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.7 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -1.4 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 2011 Kia Optima.