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Compare Pontiac G8 vs Suzuki Kizashi vs Volkswagen Passat

Pontiac G8
2009 Pontiac G8
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$28,250
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Suzuki Kizashi
2013 Suzuki Kizashi
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$19,999
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Volkswagen Passat
2022 Volkswagen Passat
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$27,575
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
3.6L V6 Gas
Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 25 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
17.5 ft³
Trunk Volume
13.3 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.9 ft³

Photos

Pontiac G8
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
9
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Suzuki Kizashi
Rear View Driving
Dashboard
6
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Volkswagen Passat
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
21
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.6L V6 Gas
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
256 hp @ 6300 rpm
185 hp @ 6500 rpm
174 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
248 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm
170 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,885 lbs
3,241 lbs
3,369 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
20 MPG
24 MPG
28 MPG
City
17 MPG
20 MPG
24 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
29 MPG
36 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
7.6 Tons/yr
6.3 Tons/yr
EPA rating
5
5
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
16.6 gallons
18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
323 miles
332 miles
444 miles
Cruising Range Highway
475 miles
481.4 miles
666 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
196.1 in
183.1 in
193.6 in
Height
57.7 in
58.3 in
58.7 in
Max Width
74.8 in
71.7 in
72.6 in
Front Width
62.7 in
61.6 in
61.7 in
Rear Width
63.3 in
61.6 in
60.7 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
106.3 in
110.4 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.7 in
5.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.2 in
41.7 in
42.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.7 in
39.3 in
37.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
59.1 in
55.5 in
56.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
56.7 in
53.1 in
54.6 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39.4 in
35.6 in
39.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38 in
37 in
37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
59.1 in
54.6 in
57 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
58 in
52.1 in
54.8 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
17.5 ft³
13.3 ft³
15.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

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

Wheels

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

Suspension

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

Tires

Front Tire
P245/45R18
P215/55R17
P235/45HR18
Rear Tire
P245/45R18
P215/55R17
P235/45HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

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

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
N/A
Aurora Red Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Onyx, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Onyx, Premium Cloth Seat Trim
  • Beige, Cloth seat trim
  • Mauro Brown, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Shetland Beige, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Titan Black, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

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

Comfort

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

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
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

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
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
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