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Pontiac G6 Sedan
2010 Pontiac G6 Sedan
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$21,275
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Pontiac G8
2009 Pontiac G8
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$28,250
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Volkswagen Passat
2021 Volkswagen Passat
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$23,995
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9
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Overview

Engine
2.4L 4 Cylinder Gas
Engine
3.6L V6 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 25 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
17.5 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.9 ft³

Photos

Pontiac G6 Sedan
Rear-Facing View
Dashboard
9
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Pontiac G8
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
9
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Volkswagen Passat
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
40
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.4L 4 Cylinder Gas
3.6L V6 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
169 hp @ 6400 rpm
256 hp @ 6300 rpm
174 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
160 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
248 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm
206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,305 lbs
3,885 lbs
3,314 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
25 MPG
20 MPG
28 MPG
City
22 MPG
17 MPG
24 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
25 MPG
36 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.5 Tons/yr
N/A
6.4 Tons/yr
EPA rating
7
5
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
16 gallons
19 gallons
18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
352 miles
323 miles
444 miles
Cruising Range Highway
480 miles
475 miles
666 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
189.1 in
196.1 in
193.6 in
Height
56.4 in
57.7 in
58 in
Max Width
70.4 in
74.8 in
72.2 in
Front Width
59.8 in
62.7 in
62.1 in
Rear Width
60.4 in
63.3 in
61 in
Wheelbase
112.3 in
114.8 in
110.4 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
5.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.2 in
42.2 in
42.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.9 in
38.7 in
38.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
54.2 in
59.1 in
56.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
52.6 in
56.7 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.8 in
39.4 in
39.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom
36.3 in
38 in
37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
51.1 in
59.1 in
57 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
49.9 in
58 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
14 ft³
17.5 ft³
15.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Electric Pwr
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
37.4 ft
36.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x TBD
18" x 8"
17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x TBD
18" x 8"
17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Touring
Performance
Strut
Rear Suspension
Touring
Performance
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P215/55R17
P245/45R18
P215/55HR17
Rear Tire
P215/55R17
P245/45R18
P215/55HR17
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
N/A
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Reflex Silver Metallic
  • Tourmaline Blue Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
N/A
Aurora Red Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Ebony, Vortex Cloth Seat Trim
  • Light Taupe, Vortex Cloth Seat Trim
  • Onyx, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Onyx, Premium Cloth Seat Trim
  • Titan Black, Cloth Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Optional
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Optional
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Emissions
2 Years / 24,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Short Term California
3 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
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