Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Pontiac Grand Prix | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 106.9 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 180.2 in | 18.1 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 71.4 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 56.2 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 3393 lb. | 207 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 56.2 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 49.0 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.9 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.5 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 55.2 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 33.3 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 2.1 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 |
2009 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 |