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Chevrolet Cavalier vs. Pontiac G6

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$10,325
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$21,275
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier2010 Pontiac G6
Starting MSRP
$10,325
$21,275
Engine Type
Gas L4
Gas/Ethanol V6
MPG
26 City / 34 Hwy
22 City / 30 Hwy
Horsepower
140 hp
  • 219 hp
  • 221 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier2010 Pontiac G6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
150 @ 4000
221 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
140 @ 5600
221 @ 5800
Displacement
2.2L/134
3.5L/220
Engine Type
Gas L4
Gas/Ethanol V6
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
MPG
26 City / 34 Hwy
22 City / 30 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
9.6 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier2010 Pontiac G6
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
N/A
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
14 x 6 in
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
14 x 6 in
17 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
14 x 6 in
17 x -TBD- in
Spare Tire Size
T115/70D14
N/A
Rear Tire Size
P195/70R14
P215/55R17
Front Tire Size
P195/70R14
P225/50R17

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier2010 Pontiac G6
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear
Trailing Axle
Touring
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Touring

Steering

Steering comparison
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier2010 Pontiac G6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15
N/A
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Hydraulic Pwr

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier2010 Pontiac G6
Trunk Volume
13 ft³
14 ft³
Liftover Height
26 in
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
N/A
Track Width, Rear
56 in
60 in
Track Width, Front
58 in
60 in
Height, Overall
53 in
56 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
69 in
70 in
Length, Overall
181 in
189 in
Wheelbase
104 in
112 in
Second Hip Room
50 in
50 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
51 in
Second Leg Room
33 in
36 in
Second Head Room
37 in
36 in
Front Hip Room
50 in
53 in
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
54 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Front Head Room
38 in
39 in
Passenger Volume
87 ft³
N/A
Passenger Capacity
5
5

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier2010 Pontiac G6
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
14 gal
16 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
1,000 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,617 lbs
3,305 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier2010 Pontiac G6
Stability Control
Not available
Standard
Remote Start
Not available
Optional
Navigation System
Not available
Optional

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier2010 Pontiac G6
Bluetooth®
Not available
Optional

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier2010 Pontiac G6
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
105
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier2010 Pontiac G6
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.2 x 0.79 in
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System
Not Available
4-Wheel
Brake Type
Power
Pwr

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier or the 2010 Pontiac G6?

The 2010 Pontiac G6 is more reliable than the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2010 G6 versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2005 Cavalier.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier or the 2010 Pontiac G6?

The 2010 Pontiac G6 is more fuel efficient than the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier with 25 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier or the 2010 Pontiac G6?

The 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier is cheaper than the 2010 Pontiac G6 with a $10,325 starting MSRP versus a $21,275 starting MSRP.

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