2009 Pontiac G8

2009 Pontiac G8 Price Range: $28,250 - $37,610

Utility
The Pontiac G8 and the average sedan can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Pontiac G8 outpulls the average sedan by a large margin.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Pontiac G8 packs quite a wallop and will knock the average sedan down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The average sedan's tank is about the same size as the Pontiac G8's, though the Pontiac G8's is a tad bigger. The average sedan and the Pontiac G8 compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Pontiac G8's fuel tank will need to be replenished slightly more often than the unit in the average sedan.

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 G8 to the dealership as the typical sedan. Producing an exact gas mileage evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the average sedan is the winner in terms of gas mileage. The Pontiac G8 won't tax your gas budget considerably more than the typical sedan will. With respect to MSRP, the Pontiac G8 costs significantly less than the average sedan.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the average sedan and the G8 definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average sedan's engine is substantially smaller than the G8's. Bear in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The average sedan has no lessons to learn as far as pickup from the Pontiac G8.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical sedan offers a bit more head room than the Pontiac G8, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the G8 make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the typical sedan.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the G8 isn't quite as generous as the average sedan's.