Pontiac G6 vs. Pontiac Solstice
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$21,275
Starting MSRP
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$24,275
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas/Ethanol V6
Engine Type
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Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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219 hp
221 hp Horsepower
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173 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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2
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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Gas/Ethanol V6
Engine Type
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Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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3.5L/220
Displacement
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2.4L/145
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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221 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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173 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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221 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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167 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed A/T 5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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8.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P215/55R17
Rear Tire Size
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P245/45R18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P225/50R17
Front Tire Size
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P245/45R18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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17 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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17 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Not Available
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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Not Available
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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Touring
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Touring
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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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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Hydraulic Pwr
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Measurements
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51 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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189 in
Length, Overall
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157 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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50 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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56 in
Height, Overall
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50 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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112 in
Wheelbase
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95 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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39 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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5.4/2.1 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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36 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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Weight & Capacity
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,305 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,908 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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14 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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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available 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 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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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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Safety
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Optional
Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Optional
Remote Start
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-
Remote Start
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-
Remote Start
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Entertainment
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Optional
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
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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N/A
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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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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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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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.9 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.7 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
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 - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
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 2010 Pontiac G6 or the 2009 Pontiac Solstice?
The 2009 Pontiac Solstice is more reliable than the 2010 Pontiac G6 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2009 Solstice versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2010 G6.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2010 Pontiac G6 or the 2009 Pontiac Solstice?
The 2010 Pontiac G6 is more fuel efficient than the 2009 Pontiac Solstice with 25 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2010 Pontiac G6 or the 2009 Pontiac Solstice?
The 2010 Pontiac G6 is cheaper than the 2009 Pontiac Solstice with a $21,275 starting MSRP versus a $24,275 starting MSRP.
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