Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Pontiac Grand Prix | Mercury Grand Marquis | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 114.6 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 212.0 in | -13.7 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 78.3 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 58.3 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3477 lb. | 4135 lb. | -658 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 60.6 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 57.4 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 60.0 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 56.1 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.0 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -4.6 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 |
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Comfort see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Not that crouded feling see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |