Chevrolet Cavalier vs. Pontiac G6
Highlights
| 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2010 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
|
|
| 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
| 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2010 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
26 City / 34 Hwy
|
22 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
9.6 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2010 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
| 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2010 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
| 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2010 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
| 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2010 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
| 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2010 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
| 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2010 Pontiac G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Remote Start |
Not available
|
Optional
|
| Navigation System |
Not available
|
Optional
|
Entertainment
| 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2010 Pontiac G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Optional
|
Electrical
| 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2010 Pontiac G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
105
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
525
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2010 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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