Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Pontiac Grand Prix | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 103.9 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 180.9 in | 17.4 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 70.7 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 66.4 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 3624 lb. | -24 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 41.4 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 57.0 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.9 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.0 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.8 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 56.5 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 53.0 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.0 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 | -58.7 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 |
2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |