2009 Pontiac G3

2009 Pontiac G3 Price: $14,335

Utility
The Pontiac G3 will most certainly prove more convenient than the average coupe/hatchback for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the average coupe/hatchback packs quite a wallop and will knock the Pontiac G3 down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The typical coupe/hatchback is tremendously more bulky than the Pontiac G3. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical coupe/hatchback than the G3 because of its bigger tank. The Pontiac G3 and the typical coupe/hatchback compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Pontiac G3's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the typical coupe/hatchback.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Pontiac G3 to the dealership as the typical coupe/hatchback. The typical coupe/hatchback requires a lot of gas compared to the Pontiac G3. Producing an accurate fuel economy evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the G3 is the winner as far as fuel economy. When it comes to MSRP, the Pontiac G3 costs tremendously less than the typical coupe/hatchback.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Pontiac G3 and the typical coupe/hatchback definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical coupe/hatchback has a more massive engine than the G3. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The typical coupe/hatchback packs quite a punch compared to the Pontiac G3 with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Pontiac G3 offers a bit more head room than the typical coupe/hatchback, there really isn't much of a difference. The Pontiac G3 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the typical coupe/hatchback does.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the G3 isn't quite as generous as the average coupe/hatchback's.