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

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

2009 Pontiac G8 and 2016 Chevrolet SS Specifications

Model Year 2009 2016  
Model Pontiac G8 Chevrolet SS  
Engine 6.2L V8
OHV-2v
415 hp@5900
415 lb-ft@4600
6.2L V8
OHV-2v
415 hp@5900
415 lb-ft@4600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 114.8 in 114.8 in 0 in
Length 196.1 in 195.5 in 0.6 in
Width 74.8 in 74.7 in 0.1 in
Height 57.7 in 57.9 in -0.2 in
Curb Weight 4020 lb. 3997 lb. 23 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 18.8 gal. 0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 38.7 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.1 in 59.1 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 57.2 in -0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 42.3 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 38.0 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.1 in 59.0 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 58.0 in 58.0 in 0 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.4 in 39.7 in -0.3 in
Total Legroom 81.6 in (over 2 rows) 82 in (over 2 rows) -0.4 in
Cargo Volume 17.5 ft3 16.4 ft3 1.1 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 SS

2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat. Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most. see full Chevrolet SS review
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger. see full Chevrolet SS review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet SS

2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Rear seat is functional and roomy. I'm 6'4" and with the drivers seat in my preferred postion there is still a decent amount of legroom behind. Overall much better than the Charger/Challenger. see full Chevrolet SS review
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed manual RWD
The front seat is just OK. Feels like a pretty flat bottom and fairly hard. Also, for a car with sporting pretentions there is surprisingly little side bolstering. see full Chevrolet SS review
 
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