Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Pontiac Solstice | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 113.9 in | -18.8 in |
Length | 157.2 in | 188.8 in | -31.6 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 76.4 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 50.9 in | 68.2 in | -17.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2930 lb. | 4711 lb. | -1781 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 59.8 in | -7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.4 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | -33.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.6 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -26.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.6 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -65.3 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 |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |