Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Pontiac G8 | Volvo V50 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 103.9 in | 10.9 in |
Length | 196.1 in | 178.0 in | 18.1 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 69.7 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.0 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3855 lb. | 3570 lb. | 285 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 55.2 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.7 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.1 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 54.1 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 50.7 in | 7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 34.4 in | 5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.5 ft3 | 44.2 ft3 | -26.7 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |