Your car comparison
Here's how the 2009 Pontiac Solstice, 2008 Saturn Sky, 2005 Mazda RX-8 and the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire measure up.
2dr Conv
$24,275
Starting MSRP
2dr Conv
$25,855
Starting MSRP
4dr Cpe Auto
$25,375
Starting MSRP
2dr Cpe
$29,045
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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| Door | ||||
| 2-door | 2-door | 2-door | 2-door | |
| Seats | ||||
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |
| Engine | ||||
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173.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
173.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
197.0-hp, 1.3-liter, Rotary engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
215.0-hp, 3.2-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
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| Combined MPG | ||||
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Size | ||||
| 157.2" length, 50.1" height | 161.1" length, 50.2" height | 174.3" length, 52.8" height | 159.8" length, 51.8" height | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | |
Exterior color |
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Interior color |
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| Interior color | ||||
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Ebony w / Ebony Accents Cashmere / Ebony Ebony |
Ebony w / Red Accent Stitching Ebony w / Ebony Accents Cashmere / Ebony Ebony |
Black / Red Black / Chaparral Black |
Dark Slate Gray |
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Transmissions |
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| Transmissions | ||||
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M/T A/T 5-Speed A/T 5-Speed M/T |
M/T A/T 5-Speed A/T 5-Speed M/T |
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 4-Speed A/T |
M/T 6-Speed M/T |
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Vehicle |
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| EPA Classification | ||||
| 2-Seater | Two Seater | Sub-compact | Two-seater | |
Wheels |
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| Rear Wheel Size | ||||
| 18 x 8 in | 18 x 8 in | 16 x 7.5 in | 19 x 9.0 in | |
| Spare Wheel Size | ||||
| N/A | - | - | N/A | |
| Rear Wheel Material | ||||
| Aluminum | Alloy | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
| Spare Wheel Material | ||||
| N/A | - | - | N/A | |
| Front Wheel Size | ||||
| 18 x 8 in | 18 x 8 in | 16 x 7.5 in | 18 x 7.5 in | |
| Front Wheel Material | ||||
| Aluminum | Alloy | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Electrical |
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| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 510 | |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||||
| N/A | 125 | 100 | N/A | |
Engine |
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| Displacement | ||||
| 2.4L/145 | 2.4L/145 | 1.3L/80 | 3.2L/195.2 | |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||||
| 167 @ 4500 | 167 @ 4500 | 164 @ 5000 | 229 @ 3000 | |
| Engine Type | ||||
| Gas 4-Cyl | Gas I4 | Gas Rotary | Gas V6 | |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||||
| 173 @ 5800 | 173 @ 5800 | 197 @ 7200 | 215 @ 5700 | |
Mileage |
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| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | ||||
| 21 MPG | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | ||||
| 340.00 mi | 325.00 mi | 381.60 mi | 397.50 mi | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Cruising Range - City | ||||
| 258.40 mi | 247.00 mi | 286.20 mi | 270.30 mi | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | ||||
| 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 24 MPG | 25 MPG | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Estimated Battery Range | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | ||||
| 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 18 MPG | 17 MPG | |
Suspension |
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| Suspension Type - Rear | ||||
| Independent Short/Long Arm | Indep Sport-tuned | Independent | 5-link | |
| Suspension Type - Front | ||||
| Independent Short/Long Arm | Indep Sport-tuned | Independent | Double Wishbone | |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||||
| - | w/Stabilizer Bar | Double-Wishbone | w/Coil Springs | |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||||
| - | w/Stabilizer Bar | Multi-Link | w/Coil Springs | |
Brakes |
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| Brake ABS System | ||||
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | Yes | 4-wheel | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
| 11.7 x 1.0 in | N/A | 11.93 x -TBD- in | N/A | |
| Brake Type | ||||
| Pwr | Pwr | Pwr | Pwr | |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
| 10.9 x 0.5 in | N/A | 11.93 x -TBD- in | N/A | |
Fuel Tank |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| 13.6 gal | 13 gal | 15.9 gal | 15.9 gal | |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Steering |
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| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||||
| 16.4 | N/A | 16.43 | 16.7 | |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||||
| 2.7 | N/A | 2.99 | 3.1 | |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | ||||
| 34.8 ft | 34.9 ft | 34.8 ft | 32.9 ft | |
| Steering Type | ||||
| Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr | |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | ||||
| N/A | N/A | 36.8 ft | N/A | |
Tires |
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| Rear Tire Size | ||||
| P245/45R18 | P245/45VR18 | P225/55R16 | P255/35ZR19 | |
| Spare Tire Size | ||||
| N/A | - | - | Compact | |
| Front Tire Size | ||||
| P245/45R18 | P245/45VR18 | P225/55R16 | P225/40ZR18 | |
Trailering |
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| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| - | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| - | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| - | - | N/A | - | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| - | - | N/A | - | |
Weight Information |
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| Base Curb Weight | ||||
| 2908 lbs | 2933 lbs | 3053 lbs | 3006 lbs | |
Dimensions |
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| Liftover Height | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Height, Overall | ||||
| 50.1 in | 50.2 in | 52.8 in | 51.8 in | |
| Track Width, Front | ||||
| 60.7 in | 60.7 in | 58.9 in | 58.8 in | |
| Second Leg Room | ||||
| N/A | N/A | 32.2 in | N/A | |
| Front Hip Room | ||||
| 50.6 in | N/A | 53.4 in | 53.3 in | |
| Track Width, Rear | ||||
| 61.4 in | 61.5 in | 59.3 in | 59.0 in | |
| Front Head Room | ||||
| 38.5 in | 38.4 in | 38.2 in | 36.9 in | |
| Second Head Room | ||||
| N/A | N/A | 36.8 in | N/A | |
| Second Shoulder Room | ||||
| N/A | N/A | 54.9 in | N/A | |
| Front Shoulder Room | ||||
| 52.4 in | 52.7 in | 54.9 in | 52.7 in | |
| Trunk Volume | ||||
| 5.4/2.1 ft³ | 5.4 (2.0 w/top down) ft³ | 7.58 ft³ | 7.6 ft³ | |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | ||||
| 71.3 in | 71.4 in | 69.7 in | 69.5 in | |
| Passenger Volume | ||||
| 50.0 ft³ | N/A | 89.3 ft³ | 48.0 ft³ | |
| Min Ground Clearance | ||||
| N/A | N/A | 4.7 in | 4.9 in | |
| Wheelbase | ||||
| 95.1 in | 95.1 in | 106.4 in | 94.5 in | |
| Length, Overall | ||||
| 157.2 in | 161.1 in | 174.3 in | 159.8 in | |
| Front Leg Room | ||||
| 42.8 in | 42.7 in | 42.7 in | 42.7 in | |
| Second Hip Room | ||||
| N/A | N/A | 48.1 in | N/A | |