Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Pontiac Grand Prix | Jaguar S-Type | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@6100 413 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 114.5 in | -4 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 193.1 in | 5.2 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 71.6 in | 0 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 57.0 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 4075 lb. | -475 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.4 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 56.4 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.1 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.4 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 56.7 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.0 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 | 1.9 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 2008 Jaguar S-Type.