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Pontiac G6 (2008) vs. Kia Sorento (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Pontiac G6 and 2012 Kia Sorento specs.

2008 Pontiac G6 and 2012 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Pontiac G6 Kia Sorento  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-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 183.9 in 5.2 in
Width 70.6 in 74.2 in -3.6 in
Height 57.0 in 67.3 in -10.3 in
Curb Weight 3545 lb. 3781 lb. -236 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.4 gal. 19.8 gal. -3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.0 in 39.2 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 59.3 in -3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.7 in 56.3 in -3.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 41.3 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.5 in 39.2 in -2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.4 in 58.7 in -3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.9 in 55.9 in -4 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.6 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 36.7 in -36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 53.8 in -53.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 44.4 in -44.4 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 31.3 in -31.3 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows) 110.2 in (over 3 rows) -30.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.0 ft3 9.1 ft3 4.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 14.0 37.0 ft3 -23
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.0 ft3 72.5 ft3 -58.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac G6

2008 Pontiac G6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 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
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 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
2008 Pontiac G6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Sorento

2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Need 7 passenger seating and the Sorento has delivered. Used 3rd row quite a few times with children AND adults. No complaints, although 3rd ride was usually no more than one hour. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good size second row seat. Plenty of room for adults and can fit three child car seats. see full Kia Sorento review
2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row is tiny, and you are forced to get it, if you want the V-6 see full Kia Sorento review
 
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