Chevrolet SS vs. Pontiac G8
$46,625
$28,250
Highlights
| 2017 Chevrolet SS | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$46,625
|
$28,250
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8
|
Gas V6
|
| MPG |
14 City / 22 Hwy
|
17 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
415 hp
|
256 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2017 Chevrolet SS | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
6.2L/-TBD-
|
3.6L/217
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
415 @ 4600
|
248 @ 2100
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8
|
Gas V6
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
415 @ 5900
|
256 @ 6300
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
14 City / 22 Hwy
|
17 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
11.6 qts
|
10.8 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2017 Chevrolet SS | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P245/40R19
|
P245/45R18
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
19 x 9.0 in
|
18 x 8 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
19 x 8.5 in
|
18 x 8 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P275/35R19
|
P245/45R18
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
Suspension
| 2017 Chevrolet SS | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Multi-Link MacPherson Strut
|
Performance
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
MacPherson strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
4-link independent
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
4-Link Independent
|
Performance
|
Steering
| 2017 Chevrolet SS | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Electric Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2017 Chevrolet SS | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Length, Overall |
196 in
|
196 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
63 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
16 ft³
|
18 ft³
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
63 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
40 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Wheelbase |
115 in
|
115 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
112 ft³
|
107 ft³
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
59 in
|
59 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
59 in
|
59 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
75 in
|
75 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2017 Chevrolet SS | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,997 lbs
|
3,885 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
200 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
19 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2017 Chevrolet SS | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Navigation System |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Automatic Parking |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2017 Chevrolet SS | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2017 Chevrolet SS | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
140
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2017 Chevrolet SS | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14.2 x 1.1 in
|
11.89 x -TBD- in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14.0 x 1.26 in
|
11.73 x -TBD- in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2017 Chevrolet SS or the 2009 Pontiac G8?
The 2017 Chevrolet SS is more reliable than the 2009 Pontiac G8 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2017 SS versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2009 G8.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2017 Chevrolet SS or the 2009 Pontiac G8?
The 2009 Pontiac G8 is more fuel efficient than the 2017 Chevrolet SS with 20 MPG combined versus 17 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2017 Chevrolet SS or the 2009 Pontiac G8?
The 2009 Pontiac G8 is cheaper than the 2017 Chevrolet SS with a $28,250 starting MSRP versus a $46,625 starting MSRP.
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