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Pontiac G6 vs. Pontiac Solstice

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$21,275
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$24,275
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2010 Pontiac G62009 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
  • 219 hp
  • 221 hp
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

Engine comparison
2010 Pontiac G62009 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
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
22 City / 30 Hwy
19 City / 24 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
8.9 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2010 Pontiac G62009 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

Suspension comparison
2010 Pontiac G62009 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

Steering comparison
2010 Pontiac G62009 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

Measurements comparison
2010 Pontiac G62009 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2010 Pontiac G62009 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

Safety comparison
2010 Pontiac G62009 Pontiac Solstice
Navigation System
Optional
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not available
Remote Start
Optional
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2010 Pontiac G62009 Pontiac Solstice
Bluetooth®
Optional
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2010 Pontiac G62009 Pontiac Solstice
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2010 Pontiac G62009 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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