2009 Pontiac G5

2009 Pontiac G5 Price Range: $16,980 - $20,280

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Pontiac G5 to the dealership as the typical coupe/hatchback. The typical coupe/hatchback will tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the G5 will. The G5 will save you money at the pump compared to the typical coupe/hatchback. The Pontiac G5 is tremendously less costly than the average coupe/hatchback regarding MSRP.

Utility
The Pontiac G5 will quite certainly prove friendlier than the average coupe/hatchback for those of you with frequent child-cargo. Towing is considerably more the typical coupe/hatchback's forte than it is the Pontiac G5's.

Convenience
The typical coupe/hatchback's fuel tank will need to be replenished slightly more often than the unit in the Pontiac G5.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical coupe/hatchback offers a bit more head room than the Pontiac G5, there really isn't much of a difference. The typical coupe/hatchback offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Pontiac G5 does.

Dimensions
The typical coupe/hatchback is tremendously heavier than the Pontiac G5. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical coupe/hatchback than the G5 because of its bigger tank. The typical coupe/hatchback and the G5 compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the typical coupe/hatchback packs quite a punch and will knock the Pontiac G5 down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the G5 and the typical coupe/hatchback most certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Pontiac G5's engine is considerably smaller than the typical coupe/hatchback's. Bear in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque equals pickup, and the typical coupe/hatchback will have picked up and gone by the time the Pontiac G5 finally gets moving.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the G5 isn't quite as generous as the typical coupe/hatchback's.