Compare 2009 Pontiac G3 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $14,335 | $14,750 | $14,025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $13,690 | $14,236 | $13,323 |
| Destination | $720 | $710 | $750 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Manual | Power | Manual |
| Rear Windows | Manual | Power | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Regular | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | N/A | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Driver | N/A | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench | Full Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Emergency Services | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Door Locks | Manual | Power | Manual |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | THEFTLOCK | Standard | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Manual |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | Lip |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Front Tires | P185/60HR14.0 BSW AS | P175/65SR15.0 BSW AS | P185/60SR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 14" Steel | 15" Steel | 15" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Rear Window Wipers | Regular | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.6L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.94 | 4.62 | 3.72 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 155.0 " | 161.6 " | 150.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 66.1 " | 66.7 " | 66.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 59.3 " | 60.0 " | 60.0 " |
| Engine | 1.6L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 106 @ 6,400 Rpm | 117 @ 6,600 Rpm | 106 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 105 @ 3,800 Rpm | 106 @ 4,800 Rpm | 103 @ 4,200 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 27 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 34 Mpg | 33 Mpg | 36 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.8 Seconds | 8.4 Seconds | 9.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.6 Seconds | 16.5 Seconds | 17.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 77 Mph | 87 Mph | 80 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.11/3.21 " | 2.87/3.52 " | 2.95/3.33 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,546 Lbs. | 2,489 Lbs. | 2,290 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 97.6 " | 98.4 " | 96.9 " |
| Front Track | 57.1 " | 58.7 " | 57.9 " |
| Rear Track | 55.5 " | 58.1 " | 57.5 " |
| Turning Radius | 16.4 '' | 17.2 '' | 15.4 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .35 | N/A | .29 |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 41.3 " | 40.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.4 " | 34.5 " | 33.8 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.3 " | 40.4 " | 39.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.6 " | 39.0 " | 37.9 " |
| Front Hip Room | 51.6 " | 51.5 " | 50.0 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 52.8 " | 51.3 " | 46.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.6 " | 52.7 " | 51.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.8 " | 51.3 " | 50.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.0 Cu.ft. | 20.6 Cu.ft. | 9.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 37.2 Cu.ft. | 57.3 Cu.ft. | 25.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 91 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. | 84 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 12.0 Gal. | 10.6 Gal. | 11.1 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | good | marginal |
| Chest | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Side | N/A | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | good |
| Roof Strength | N/A | acceptable | acceptable |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | good | good |
| Restraints | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | acceptable | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | good |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | acceptable |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | good | marginal |
