Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 110.5 in | 2.1 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 198.3 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 71.6 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 70.2 in | 55.9 in | 14.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4612 lb. | 3600 lb. | 1012 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.0 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.5 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.2 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.2 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 54.8 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 54.3 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.2 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.5 in | 0.0 in | 35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.1 in | 0.0 in | 30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 27.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 16.0 | 27.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 69.1 ft3 |
2006 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front leather seating is very comfortable. Having the heated front seats in twe winter allows for quick comfort. The multi adjustable seating for both driver and passenger allows for each to set seats to their liking then set in the memory location see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front of the GXP is great - heated leather seats, plenty of seat adjustments, and the controls are all pointed at the driver. Even on a 20 hour trip, I had no issues with discomfort. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |