Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Pontiac Grand Prix | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 226 kW@5600 438 Nm@4400 |
turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 192 kW@5500 350 Nm@2100 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,037 mm | 4,577 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,819 mm | 1,814 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,420 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,633 kg | 1,539 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 68 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 983 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,473 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 963 mm | -44 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 846 mm | 73 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 453 L | 394 L | 59 L |
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 |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |