Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Pontiac Solstice | Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 390 hp@6000 400 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 113.0 in | -17.9 in |
Length | 157.2 in | 191.8 in | -34.6 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 74.7 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 50.9 in | 72.5 in | -21.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3046 lb. | 4452 lb. | -1406 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.2 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 58.5 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 56.0 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.9 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.2 in | -58.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.0 in | -37 in |
Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -37.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.6 ft3 | 43.7 ft3 | -38.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.6 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 | -74.5 ft3 |
2009 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Excellent Front Seats see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I am tall (6'6") and fit in the front seats and am able to drive it. That is rare and good. Comfort is high for a GM product. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |