Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Pontiac Grand Prix | Pontiac G6 | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 112.3 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 189.1 in | 9.2 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 70.6 in | 1 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 57.0 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 3525 lb. | 75 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 55.4 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 52.7 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.4 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 51.9 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.6 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 2 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 |
2006 Pontiac G6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Much more comfortable than the other hardtops we tried..... see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
this is a very comfortable car for long trips, we drove from Chicago to Charleston Sc and it was very confortable see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Easily adjustable! see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I Have a smile child. And his car seat fits perfect and still has room to move his feet! see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The sedan has a ton of rear seat room. see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
There is a lot of it, just like the back seat room. see full Pontiac G6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plentiful for two different drivers with 12 inches difference in height. see full Pontiac G6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for adults (6 foot) with tall drivers. see full Pontiac G6 review |