Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Pontiac Solstice | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 112.4 in | -17.3 in |
Length | 157.2 in | 187.2 in | -30 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 75.9 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 50.9 in | 68.0 in | -17.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3046 lb. | 5254 lb. | -2208 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -13.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.7 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 57.7 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.3 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.6 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -25.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.6 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -65.4 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 |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |