Pontiac G8 (2009) vs. Chevrolet HHR (2008) Specs

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2009 Pontiac G8 and 2008 Chevrolet HHR Specifications

Model Year	2009	2008
Model	Pontiac G8	Chevrolet HHR
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.8 in	103.5 in	11.3 in
Length	196.1 in	176.2 in	19.9 in
Width	74.8 in	69.2 in	5.6 in
Height	57.7 in	65.2 in	-7.5 in
Curb Weight	3855 lb.	3155 lb.	700 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	16.2 gal.	2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.5 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	53.5 in	5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	50.1 in	6.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	40.6 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	39.6 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.1 in	52.7 in	6.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	58.0 in	50.6 in	7.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	39.5 in	-0.1 in
Total Legroom	81.6 in (over 2 rows)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.5 ft³	24.0 ft³	-6.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	17.5 ft³	63.1 ft³	-45.6 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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR

2008 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is roomy and comfortable. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The HHR has one of the most comfortable seats for me of most of the cars that I have driven. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	2 kids in the back and they have plenty of room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Larger than normal 4-door car see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is adjustable and relaxing. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Roomy enough for 2 adults in the rear seats with plenty of room left behind seat for luggage or gear. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The rear seat room is relatively large. On long road trips when i am not driving, my back starts to hurt and i cant find a comfortable position to sit in. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Great seating position. Long drives are not a problem see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Fits 4 people very nicely for long trips. Upright seating works well. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Extremly comfortable. You have to sit in it to understand. The leather seat is more comfortable than the cloth seat. see full Chevrolet HHR review

2008 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	little leg room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	seat-back very annoying and driving position difficult to get right see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	low roof limits passenger packaging space - poor knee room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Could be a bit deeper and more supportive see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Not much room for tall people in the back. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Rear seat is cramped. see full Chevrolet HHR review

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