Pontiac Solstice vs. Saturn Sky
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Highlights
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$24,275
Starting MSRP
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$27,595
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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173 hp
Horsepower
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173 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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2
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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167 @ 4500
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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Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.4L/145
Displacement
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2.4L/145
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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173 @ 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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M/T
A/T 5-Speed A/T 5-Speed M/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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19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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8.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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7.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Alluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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18 x 8 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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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Not Available
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Alluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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18 x 8 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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P245/45R18
Front Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P245/45R18
Rear Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Suspension
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Independent Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
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Indep Sport-tuned
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
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Indep Sport-tuned
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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35 ft
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
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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16
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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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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3
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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95 in
Wheelbase
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95 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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71 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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157 in
Length, Overall
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161 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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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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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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50 ft³
Passenger Volume
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50 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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39 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head 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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61 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
Height, Overall
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50 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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5.4/2.1 ft³
Trunk Volume
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5.4 (2.0 w/top down) ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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2
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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53 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,908 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,965 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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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
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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125
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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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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Brakes
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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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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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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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11.7 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.7 x 1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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10.9 x 0.5 in
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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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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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 2009 Pontiac Solstice or the 2009 Saturn Sky?
The 2009 Saturn Sky is more reliable than the 2009 Pontiac Solstice according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2009 Sky versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2009 Solstice.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2009 Pontiac Solstice or the 2009 Saturn Sky?
The 2009 Pontiac Solstice and the 2009 Saturn Sky both get 21 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2009 Pontiac Solstice or the 2009 Saturn Sky?
The 2009 Pontiac Solstice is cheaper than the 2009 Saturn Sky with a $24,275 starting MSRP versus a $27,595 starting MSRP.
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