Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Pontiac G6 | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 113.9 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 188.8 in | 0.3 in |
Width | 70.6 in | 76.4 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 68.2 in | -11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3452 lb. | 4711 lb. | -1259 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.8 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.9 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 56.7 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.9 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.0 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -18.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -56.9 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 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |