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2009 Pontiac G8 Base
2024 Subaru Legacy CVT
$28,250 Starting Price (MSRP)
$24,895 Starting Price (MSRP)
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Sub-Model G8 Sub-Model Legacy
Make Pontiac Make Subaru
Model G8 Model Legacy
Model Year 2009 Pontiac G8 Model Year 2024 Subaru Legacy
Year 2009 Year 2024
MSRP $28,250 MSRP $24,895
Engine 3.6L V6 Gas Engine 2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
Transmission 5-Speed Automatic Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Horsepower 256 hp Horsepower 182 hp
Torque 248 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm Torque 176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
City 17 MPG City 27 MPG
Highway 25 MPG Highway 35 MPG
Combined 20 MPG Combined 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 19 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City 323 miles Cruising Range City 499.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway 475 miles Cruising Range Highway 647.5 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 37.4 ft Turning Diameter 36.8 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Performance Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Performance Rear Suspension Double Wishbone
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Not Available Navigation System Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Standard
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Optional Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Optional Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Not Available Keyless Start Not Available
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Optional Multi-Zone A/C Not Available
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Standard Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics Standard Telematics Not Available
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Not Available Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Cloth Seats Standard
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Optional Leather Steering Wheel Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Optional Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Optional MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Not Available Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Standard Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Not Available Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,885 lbs Curb Weight 3,491 lbs
Wheelbase 114.8 in Wheelbase 108.3 in
Front Wheel Size 18" x 8" Front Wheel Size 17" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8" Rear Wheel Size 17" x 7.5"
Front Tire P245/45R18 Front Tire P225/55VR17
Rear Tire P245/45R18 Rear Tire P225/55VR17
Front Width 62.7 in Front Width 62.2 in
Max Width 74.8 in Max Width 72.4 in
Height 57.7 in Height 59.1 in
Length 196.1 in Length 191.1 in
Front Seat Headroom 38.7 in Front Seat Headroom 39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 59.1 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 58.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room 56.7 in Front Seat Hip Room 55.5 in
Front Seat Leg Room 42.2 in Front Seat Leg Room 42.8 in
Rear Seat Headroom 38 in Rear Seat Headroom 37.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 59.1 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 57.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 58 in Rear Seat Hip Room 54.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 39.4 in Rear Seat Leg Room 39.5 in
Trunk Volume 17.5 ft³ Trunk Volume 15.1 ft³
Ground Clearance N/A Ground Clearance 5.9 in