Lexus IS 350C vs. Pontiac G8
$47,640
$28,250
Highlights
| 2015 Lexus IS 350C | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$47,640
|
$28,250
|
| Engine Type |
Premium Unleaded V-6
|
Gas V6
|
| MPG |
19 City / 27 Hwy
|
17 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
306 hp
|
256 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2015 Lexus IS 350C | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Premium Unleaded V-6
|
Gas V6
|
| Displacement |
3.5 L/211
|
3.6L/217
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
306 @ 6400
|
256 @ 6300
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
277 @ 4800
|
248 @ 2100
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 27 Hwy
|
17 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
10.8 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2015 Lexus IS 350C | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/45VR17
|
P245/45R18
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/45VR17
|
P245/45R18
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 8 in
|
18 x 8 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 8 in
|
18 x 8 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2015 Lexus IS 350C | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone
|
Performance
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Performance
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
MacPherson strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
4-link independent
|
Steering
| 2015 Lexus IS 350C | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
34 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2015 Lexus IS 350C | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
88 ft³
|
107 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
44 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
59 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
57 in
|
| Second Head Room |
36 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
26 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
45 in
|
59 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
43 in
|
58 in
|
| Wheelbase |
108 in
|
115 in
|
| Length, Overall |
183 in
|
196 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
75 in
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
58 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
60 in
|
63 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
63 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
2 ft³
|
18 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2015 Lexus IS 350C | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,880 lbs
|
3,885 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
200 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
17 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2015 Lexus IS 350C | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Navigation System |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2015 Lexus IS 350C | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2015 Lexus IS 350C | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2015 Lexus IS 350C | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
11.73 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
11.89 x -TBD- in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2015 Lexus IS 350C or the 2009 Pontiac G8?
The 2015 Lexus IS 350C is more reliable than the 2009 Pontiac G8 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2015 IS 350C versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2009 G8.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2015 Lexus IS 350C or the 2009 Pontiac G8?
The 2015 Lexus IS 350C is more fuel efficient than the 2009 Pontiac G8 with 22 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2015 Lexus IS 350C or the 2009 Pontiac G8?
The 2009 Pontiac G8 is cheaper than the 2015 Lexus IS 350C with a $28,250 starting MSRP versus a $47,640 starting MSRP.
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