Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Pontiac Solstice | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 121.1 in | -26 in |
Length | 157.2 in | 202.0 in | -44.8 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 76.1 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 50.9 in | 72.8 in | -21.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3046 lb. | 5754 lb. | -2708 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -13.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 41.2 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 58.5 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.3 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.3 in | -58.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -71.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.6 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.6 | 49.4 ft3 | -43.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.6 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -88.2 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 |
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