Compare 2009 Pontiac G8 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $28,250 | $28,520 | $28,705 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $26,979 | $26,118 | $26,014 |
| Destination | $750 | $825 | $710 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | 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 Up | N/A | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way Power | 2-way Power | 4-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Driver Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | Bench | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | With Pass-thru |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS(R) AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| MP3 Capability | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 7 Blaupunkt | 4 | 7 |
| Amplifier | 230W | N/A | 270W |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Optional | 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 | 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 | N/A | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| 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 | Standard | SecuriLock(R) | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 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 (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 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 | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | Lip |
| Front Tires | P245/45VR18.0 BSW AS | P215/60TR17.0 BSW AS | P225/50VR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 17" Machined Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.6L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | All Wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Firm | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | 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 | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | StabiliTrak | AdvanceTrac(R) | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.92 | 2.77 | 4.31 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 196.1 " | 201.8 " | 194.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 74.8 " | 74.5 " | 72.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.7 " | 61.5 " | 58.1 " |
| Engine | 3.6L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 256 @ 6,300 Rpm | 263 @ 6,250 Rpm | 271 @ 6,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 248 @ 2,100 Rpm | 249 @ 4,500 Rpm | 254 @ 5,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 17 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 24 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.5 Seconds | 5.8 Seconds | 6.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.5 Seconds | 14.3 Seconds | 14.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 91 Mph | 95 Mph | 100 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 58 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.70/3.37 " | 3.60/3.50 " | 3.50/3.66 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,885 Lbs. | 3,814 Lbs. | 3,600 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,350 Lbs. | N/A | 4,575 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,557 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,061 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 850 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 " | 112.9 " | 110.2 " |
| Front Track | 62.7 " | 64.3 " | 62.2 " |
| Rear Track | 63.3 " | 64.4 " | 62.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.7 '' | 20.0 '' | 18.8 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 5.1 " | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 42.2 " | 41.3 " | 42.5 " |
| Rear Legroom | 39.4 " | 41.2 " | 37.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.7 " | 39.6 " | 39.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.0 " | 38.8 " | 37.2 " |
| Front Hip Room | 56.7 " | 53.7 " | 56.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 58.0 " | 53.6 " | 54.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.1 " | 57.8 " | 58.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 59.1 " | 57.6 " | 56.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 17.5 Cu.ft. | 21.2 Cu.ft. | 14.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 17.5 Cu.ft. | 21.2 Cu.ft. | 14.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 124 Cu.ft. | 108 Cu.ft. | 101 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 19.0 Gal. | 20.5 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | 3 |
| Driver's | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Front Seat | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | good | good |
| Chest | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | acceptable | 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 |
| 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 | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | good | good |
