Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Pontiac G6 | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 118.1 in | -5.8 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 200.8 in | -11.7 in |
Width | 70.6 in | 77.6 in | -7 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 71.5 in | -14.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3452 lb. | 4367 lb. | -915 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 42.1 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 64.5 in | -9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 57.3 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.8 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 41.6 in | -5.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 63.2 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 66.0 in | -14.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.7 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.5 in | -40.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -41.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.0 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -21.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.0 | 63.6 ft3 | -49.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -94.4 ft3 |
2008 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 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 | ||
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 |
2011 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |