Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Pontiac G6 | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 103.0 in | 9.3 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 179.5 in | 9.6 in |
Width | 70.6 in | 70.1 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 65.9 in | -8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3452 lb. | 3440 lb. | 12 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 41.6 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.1 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.1 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 40.0 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 55.6 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.0 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -19.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -54.3 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |