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Pontiac G8 (2009) vs. Chevrolet Cruze (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Pontiac G8 and 2016 Chevrolet Cruze specs.

2009 Pontiac G8 and 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications

Model Year 2009 2016  
Model Pontiac G8 Chevrolet Cruze  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 114.8 in 106.3 in 8.5 in
Length 196.1 in 183.7 in 12.4 in
Width 74.8 in 70.5 in 4.3 in
Height 57.7 in 57.4 in 0.3 in
Curb Weight 3855 lb. 2835 lb. 1020 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 13.7 gal. 5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 38.9 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.1 in 54.9 in 4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 53.2 in 3.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 42.0 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 37.3 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.1 in 53.2 in 5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 58.0 in 51.9 in 6.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.4 in 36.1 in 3.3 in
Total Legroom 81.6 in (over 2 rows) 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 3.5 in
Cargo Volume 17.5 ft3 14.8 ft3 2.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Pontiac G8

2009 Pontiac G8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Huge back seat, and very comfortable, even for two adults and a child seat. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Plenty of room, good support, and do not have to squirm much on a 6 hour drive. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tons of legroom, and I mean TONS of legroom see full Pontiac G8 review
2009 4dr Sedan 256-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Even with front seats completely back, there is enough leg room for rear passengers. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
When I go places with my friends, I actaully like sitting in the back! The back seats are sooo comfortable. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The seat fits my smaller frame and has comfortable padding and bolsters. The headrest is in the right place. Power controls are convenient. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tons of room for the family. This is a true full-size sedan. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Extremely comfortable backseat, although serious hump in the center eliminates almost all leg room for center seat. Four in comfort all day long, large armrest, good visibility forward and to the side. Nice support, split folding seats and cargo passthru see full Pontiac G8 review
2009 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Fantastic seats. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009 Pontiac G8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Cannot get comfortable - ever. Hurts my lower back after just 15 mins. I have the leather seats w/ premium package. No lateral support/bolstering either. Lumbar support useless. see full Pontiac G8 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions. Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage. Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels. In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good. Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
 

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