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Pontiac Grand Prix (2008) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2008 2013  
Model Pontiac Grand Prix Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine 5.3L V8
OHV-2v
303 hp@5600
323 lb-ft@4400
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
256 hp@4300
243 lb-ft@2400
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,807 mm 2,578 mm 0 mm
Length 5,037 mm 4,201 mm 1 mm
Width 1,819 mm 1,786 mm 0 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,633 kg 1,509 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 55 L 9 L
Headroom, Row 1 986 mm 998 mm -12 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,473 mm 1,389 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,384 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 919 mm 978 mm -59 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,392 mm 1,341 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,379 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 919 mm 902 mm 17 mm
Total Legroom 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 453 L 425 L 28 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 16.0 1,303 L 15

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
 
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