Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Pontiac Grand Prix | Toyota Venza | |
Engine | supercharged 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 260 hp@5200 280 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 109.3 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 189.0 in | 9.3 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 75.0 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 63.4 in | -7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3583 lb. | 3870 lb. | -287 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 60.0 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 56.0 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.2 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.3 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 59.0 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 56.5 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.1 in | -2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 70.1 ft3 | -54.1 ft3 |
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It has a rear seat and 4 doors! Tight for a rear-facing baby seat, though. Put the baby behind the passenger seat. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2006 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 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
the seat was rigid and made for someone of smaller stature see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2012 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review |