Chevrolet Cavalier vs. Pontiac G6
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Highlights
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$10,325
Starting MSRP
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$21,275
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas L4
Engine Type
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Gas/Ethanol V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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140 hp
Horsepower
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219 hp
221 hp Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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150 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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221 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas L4
Engine Type
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Gas/Ethanol V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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140 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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221 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.2L/134
Displacement
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3.5L/220
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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9.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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14 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P195/70R14
Rear Tire Size
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P215/55R17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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14 x 6 in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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P195/70R14
Front Tire Size
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P225/50R17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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14 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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T115/70D14
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Trailing Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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Touring
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Touring
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Hydraulic Pwr
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Measurements
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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104 in
Wheelbase
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112 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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87 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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38 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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181 in
Length, Overall
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189 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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53 in
Height, Overall
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56 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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51 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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50 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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37 in
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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56 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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26 in
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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Weight & Capacity
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,617 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,305 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Navigation System
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Optional
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Remote Start
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Optional
Remote Start
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-
Remote Start
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Optional
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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10.2 x 0.79 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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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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