Pontiac Torrent (2009) vs. Volkswagen Arteon (2023) Specs

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2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Specifications

Model Year	2009	2023
Model	Pontiac Torrent	Volkswagen Arteon
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5350 295 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.5 in	111.9 in	0.6 in
Length	188.8 in	191.5 in	-2.7 in
Width	71.4 in	73.7 in	-2.3 in
Height	69.3 in	56.8 in	12.5 in
Curb Weight	4060 lb.	3929 lb.	131 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.6 gal.	17.4 gal.	-0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	37.7 in	3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	56.5 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.1 in	54.3 in	-3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.2 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.1 in	37.0 in	3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	54.7 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.3 in	46.5 in	5.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.2 in	40.2 in	0 in
Total Legroom	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	0 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.2 ft³	27.2 ft³	8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.6 ft³	56.2 ft³	12.4 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