pontiac g8 vs volkswagen passat
2009 Pontiac G8 Base
2022 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE Automatic
632648
634253
$28,250
Starting Price (MSRP)
$27,575
Starting Price (MSRP)
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| Sub-Model G8 | Sub-Model Passat |
| Make Pontiac | Make Volkswagen |
| Model G8 | Model Passat |
| Model Year 2009 Pontiac G8 | Model Year 2022 Volkswagen Passat |
| Year 2009 | Year 2022 |
| MSRP $28,250 | MSRP $27,575 |
| Engine 3.6L V6 Gas | Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
| Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive | Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission 5-Speed Automatic | Transmission 6-Speed Automatic |
| Horsepower 256 hp | Horsepower 174 hp |
| Torque 248 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm | Torque 206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
| City 17 MPG | City 24 MPG |
| Highway 25 MPG | Highway 36 MPG |
| Combined 20 MPG | Combined 28 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity 19 gallons | Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 gallons |
| Cruising Range City 323 miles | Cruising Range City 444 miles |
| Cruising Range Highway 475 miles | Cruising Range Highway 666 miles |
| Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion | Steering Type Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter 37.4 ft | Turning Diameter 36.4 ft |
| Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels | Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels |
| Front Suspension Performance | Front Suspension Strut |
| Rear Suspension Performance | Rear Suspension Multi-Link |
| 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) Standard |
| 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 Standard |
| Keyless Entry Standard | Keyless Entry Standard |
| A/C Standard | A/C Standard |
| Multi-Zone A/C Optional | Multi-Zone A/C Standard |
| Rear A/C Not Available | Rear A/C Not Available |
| Power Driver Seat Standard | Power Driver Seat Standard |
| Power Passenger Seat Standard | Power Passenger Seat Not Available |
| Remote Engine Start Standard | Remote Engine Start Standard |
| 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 Standard |
| Navigation from Telematics Not Available | Navigation from Telematics Not Available |
| Bucket Seats Not Available | Bucket Seats Standard |
| Cloth Seats Standard | Cloth Seats Not Available |
| Leather Seats Standard | Leather Seats Not Available |
| Leather Steering Wheel Optional | Leather Steering Wheel Standard |
| Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available | Premium Synthetic Seats Standard |
| Vinyl Seats Not Available | Vinyl Seats Not Available |
| Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available | Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available |
| Sun/Moonroof Optional | Sun/Moonroof Standard |
| 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 Standard |
| Seating Capacity 5 seater | Seating Capacity 5 seater |
| Curb Weight 3,885 lbs | Curb Weight 3,369 lbs |
| Wheelbase 114.8 in | Wheelbase 110.4 in |
| Front Wheel Size 18" x 8" | Front Wheel Size 18" x 8" |
| Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8" | Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8" |
| Front Tire P245/45R18 | Front Tire P235/45HR18 |
| Rear Tire P245/45R18 | Rear Tire P235/45HR18 |
| Front Width 62.7 in | Front Width 61.7 in |
| Max Width 74.8 in | Max Width 72.6 in |
| Height 57.7 in | Height 58.7 in |
| Length 196.1 in | Length 193.6 in |
| Front Seat Headroom 38.7 in | Front Seat Headroom 37.4 in |
| Front Seat Shoulder Room 59.1 in | Front Seat Shoulder Room 56.9 in |
| Front Seat Hip Room 56.7 in | Front Seat Hip Room 54.6 in |
| Front Seat Leg Room 42.2 in | Front Seat Leg Room 42.4 in |
| Rear Seat Headroom 38 in | Rear Seat Headroom 37.8 in |
| Rear Seat Shoulder Room 59.1 in | Rear Seat Shoulder Room 57 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 39.1 in |
| Trunk Volume 17.5 ft³ | Trunk Volume 15.9 ft³ |
| Ground Clearance N/A | Ground Clearance 5.7 in |