Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Pontiac G6 | Pontiac Torrent | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@2800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 112.5 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 188.8 in | 0.3 in |
Width | 70.6 in | 71.4 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 69.3 in | -12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3525 lb. | 3919 lb. | -394 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 16.6 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.9 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.7 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 51.1 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.2 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 40.1 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 55.9 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 52.3 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.2 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.0 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -21.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 ft3 | 68.6 ft3 | -54.6 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 |
2008 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent review |