Compare 2008 Pontiac Torrent - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $28,120 | $23,070 | $21,705 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $26,292 | $21,821 | $20,295 |
| Destination | $615 | $675 | $675 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Delay | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 8-way | 8-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Leather | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| DVD-Audio | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Amplifier | 260W | N/A | Optional |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | N/A |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| 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 | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto Off | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | PASS-Key III | N/A | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | THEFTLOCK | N/A | Standard |
| 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 (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/12,000 Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Accessories (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/60,000 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 |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | With Chrome Bar | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Flip-up | Flip-up |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P235/50WR18.0 BSW Touring AS | P235/60TR16.0 BSW AT | P235/60TR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 18" Polished Forged Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Aluminum | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.6L V-6 | 2.7L V-6 | 2.7L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | StabiliTrak | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | SHIFTRONIC | Sportmatic |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd W/OD | 4-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.77 | 4.41 | 4.04 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 188.8 " | 170.3 " | 171.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.4 " | 72.1 " | 70.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 69.3 " | 68.1 " | 66.7 " |
| Engine | 3.6L V-6 | 2.7L V-6 | 2.7L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 264 @ 6,500 Rpm | 173 @ 6,000 Rpm | 173 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 250 @ 2,300 Rpm | 178 @ 4,000 Rpm | 178 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 24 Mpg | 24 Mpg | 23 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | 8.8 Seconds | 9.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | 16.6 Seconds | 16.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | 86 Mph | 88 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.70/3.37 " | 3.41/2.95 " | 3.23/3.68 " |
| Curb Weight | N/A | 3,370 Lbs. | 3,351 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,115 Lbs. | 4,652 Lbs. | 4,630 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,535 Lbs. | N/A | 2,579 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,535 Lbs. | N/A | 2,425 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 1,113 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 3,500 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 " | 103.5 " | 103.5 " |
| Front Track | 61.6 " | 61.0 " | 60.6 " |
| Rear Track | 61.8 " | 61.0 " | 60.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.9 '' | 17.7 '' | 17.7 '' |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.1 " | 42.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | 40.2 " | 37.2 " | 37.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.9 " | 40.3 " | 40.7 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.1 " | 38.8 " | 39.4 " |
| Front Hip Room | 51.1 " | 52.4 " | 54.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 51.3 " | 51.2 " | 54.6 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.7 " | 56.6 " | 56.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 56.3 " | 56.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 35.2 Cu.ft. | 22.7 Cu.ft. | 23.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 68.6 Cu.ft. | 65.5 Cu.ft. | 66.6 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 106 Cu.ft. | 103 Cu.ft. | 104 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 20.0 Gal. | 17.2 Gal. | 17.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Front Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | marginal | poor | poor |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | acceptable | acceptable |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | acceptable | acceptable |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | poor | poor |
| Overall Side | N/A | acceptable | acceptable |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | marginal | marginal |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | marginal | marginal |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | marginal | poor | poor |
