Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Pontiac Grand Prix | Hyundai Equus | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 429 hp@6400 376 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 119.9 in | -9.4 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 203.1 in | -4.8 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 74.4 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 58.7 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 4449 lb. | -849 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 20.3 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 59.1 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 45.1 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.1 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 58.0 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 55.1 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.9 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 84 in (over 2 rows) | -5.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front of the GXP is great - heated leather seats, plenty of seat adjustments, and the controls are all pointed at the driver. Even on a 20 hour trip, I had no issues with discomfort. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Equus.