Pontiac G6 vs. Pontiac Solstice
Highlights
| 2010 Pontiac G6 | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$21,275
|
$24,275
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Ethanol V6
|
Gas 4-Cyl
|
| MPG |
22 City / 30 Hwy
|
19 City / 24 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
|
173 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
2
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2010 Pontiac G6 | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Ethanol V6
|
Gas 4-Cyl
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
221 @ 4000
|
167 @ 4500
|
| Displacement |
3.5L/220
|
2.4L/145
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
221 @ 5800
|
173 @ 5800
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
22 City / 30 Hwy
|
19 City / 24 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
8.9 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2010 Pontiac G6 | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 x -TBD- in
|
18 x 8 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x -TBD- in
|
18 x 8 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/50R17
|
P245/45R18
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P215/55R17
|
P245/45R18
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2010 Pontiac G6 | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Touring
|
Independent Short/Long Arm
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Touring
|
Independent Short/Long Arm
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
Steering
| 2010 Pontiac G6 | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
16
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
N/A
|
35 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Hydraulic Pwr
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
3
|
Measurements
| 2010 Pontiac G6 | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase |
112 in
|
95 in
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
50 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
60 in
|
61 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
50 in
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
70 in
|
71 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
61 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
51 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
36 in
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
50 ft³
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
5.4/2.1 ft³
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
2
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Length, Overall |
189 in
|
157 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
53 in
|
51 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
52 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
43 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2010 Pontiac G6 | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,305 lbs
|
2,908 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
16 gal
|
14 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
Safety
| 2010 Pontiac G6 | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation System |
Optional
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Remote Start |
Optional
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2010 Pontiac G6 | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Optional
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2010 Pontiac G6 | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2010 Pontiac G6 | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
11.7 x 1.0 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
10.9 x 0.5 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
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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