Volkswagen Arteon (2022) vs. Pontiac Solstice (2008) Specs

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2022 Volkswagen Arteon and 2008 Pontiac Solstice Specifications

Model Year	2022	2008
Model	Volkswagen Arteon	Pontiac Solstice
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5350 295 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Hatch	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.9 in	95.1 in	16.8 in
Length	191.5 in	157.2 in	34.3 in
Width	73.7 in	71.3 in	2.4 in
Height	56.8 in	50.1 in	6.7 in
Curb Weight	3653 lb.	2976 lb.	677 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	13.0 gal.	4.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.7 in	38.5 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.5 in	52.4 in	4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.3 in	0.0 in	54.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.7 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	0.0 in	37 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.5 in	0.0 in	46.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.2 in	0.0 in	40.2 in
Total Legroom	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	42.7 in (over 1 rows)	38.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.2 ft³	2.1 ft³	25.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.2 ft³	5.4 ft³	50.8 ft³

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2008 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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