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2008 Pontiac G5
MSRP $15,595 - $22,815
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2008 Pontiac G6
MSRP $23,395 - $35,995
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4
Gas V6 Gas L4
Displacement
2.2L/134 2.4L/145
3.5L/213 2.4L/145 3.6L/217 3.9L/237
Fuel System
SFI
SFI DOHC
Horsepower
148 hp @ 5600 rpm 170 hp @ 6200 rpm
219 hp @ 5900 rpm 164 hp @ 6400 rpm 252 hp @ 6300 rpm 222 hp @ 5600 rpm 217 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
152 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm 167 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm
219 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm 156 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm 251 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm 238 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 217 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed manual GETRAG transmission w/OD
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD Brake/transmission shift interlock 6-speed automatic transmission-inc: driver manual shift control 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: driver manual shift control & 2nd gear start feature
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.2 - 9.4 L/100 km
9.6 - 13.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.9 - 6.4 L/100 km
6.5 - 8.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.9 - 9.4 L/100 km
6.5 - 13.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
50.0 L
61.7 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Optional
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
4 - 5
Front Head Room
970 - 978 mm
975 - 1,003 mm
Front Leg Room
1,062 - 1,067 mm
1,072 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,346 - 1,349 mm
1,369 - 1,402 mm
Rear Head Room
907 - 958 mm
902 - 922 mm
Rear Leg Room
833 - 856 mm
823 - 955 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,260 - 1,306 mm
1,275 - 1,356 mm
Trunk Volume
396 L
357 - 396 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,624 mm
2,852 mm
Length, Overall
4,580 - 4,585 mm
4,801 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,737 mm
1,791 - 1,793 mm
Height, Overall
1,415 - 1,450 mm
1,430 - 1,448 mm
Min Ground Clearance
136 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,216 - 1,307 kg
1,512 - 1,761 kg
Front Tire Size
P195/60R15 P205/55R16 P205/50R17
P215/60SR16 P225/50TR18 P225/50SR17
Rear Tire Size
P195/60R15 P205/55R16 P205/50R17
P215/60SR16 P225/50TR18 P225/50SR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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