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2009 Pontiac G5
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$16,980
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2010 Volkswagen New Beetle
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$18,690
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Overview
Engine
2.2L 4 Cylinder Gas
Engine
2.5L Inline-5 Gas
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
4-Speed Automatic
(+$925)
Transmission
N/A
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 37 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Trunk Volume
13.9 ft³
Trunk Volume
12 ft³
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
2.2L 4 Cylinder Gas
2.5L Inline-5 Gas
Horsepower
155 hp @ 6100 rpm
150 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
150 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm
170 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
4-Speed Automatic
(+$925)
N/A
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
2,752 lbs
2,884 lbs
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
29 MPG
23 MPG
City
25 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
37 MPG
28 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
8.1 Tons/yr
EPA rating
8
6
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 gallons
14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
325 miles
290 miles
Cruising Range Highway
481 miles
406 miles
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
179.8 in
161.1 in
Height
55.6 in
59 in
Max Width
67.5 in
67.9 in
Front Width
58.7 in
59.4 in
Rear Width
58.1 in
58.8 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
98.8 in
Ground Clearance
5.4 in
4.6 in
Interior Space
Seating Capacity
5 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.1 in
38.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
53.1 in
52.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
49.4 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
32.2 in
33.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom
35.7 in
36.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
49.3 in
49.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
46.3 in
N/A
Cargo Space
Trunk Volume
13.9 ft³
12 ft³
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Power
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
33.5 ft
35.8 ft
Wheels
Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
15" x TBD
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
15" x TBD
16" x 6.5"
Suspension
Front Suspension
Independent
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-Independent
Torsion Beam
Tires
Front Tire
P195/60R15
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire
P195/60R15
P205/55HR16
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact
Colors and Materials
Standard Interior Materials
Ebony, Cloth Seat Trim
Black, V-Tex leatherette seat trim
Cream, V-Tex leatherette seat trim
White, V-Tex leatherette seat trim
Features and Options
Infotainment
Bluetooth Connection
Optional
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Optional
Standard
MP3 Player
Optional
Standard
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Optional
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Comfort
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Optional
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Optional
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Navigation from Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Safety
Safety Features
ABS
Optional
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Airbags
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Warranty
Warranty Summary
Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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