Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Pontiac Torrent | Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 224 hp@4800 275 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 114.6 in | -2.1 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 212.0 in | -23.2 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 78.3 in | -6.9 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 58.3 in | 11 in |
Curb Weight | 3919 lb. | 4135 lb. | -216 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.5 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 60.6 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 57.4 in | -6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.8 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 60.0 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 56.1 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 38.0 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.6 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 48 ft3 |
2009 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent review |
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Comfort see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Not that crouded feling see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |