Pontiac G5 vs. Pontiac G6
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Pontiac G5 and Pontiac G6 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Pontiac G5 and the Pontiac G6.
When we compare the Pontiac G5's and the Pontiac G6's specifications and ratings, the Pontiac G5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Pontiac G6 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Pontiac G5's and the Pontiac G6's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2009 Pontiac G5 ranges from $2,800 to $10,020 while a used 2009 Pontiac G6 is priced between $2,827 to $8,975.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Pontiac G5’s base engine makes 155 horsepower, and the Pontiac G6 base engine makes 164 horsepower. The G5 is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 455 miles. The G6 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles.This gives the Pontiac G5 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Pontiac G6 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Pontiac G6 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Pontiac G5 has the advantage in the area of cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
16275
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
22220
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5699
Price Range:
2800 - 10020
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
6
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
118382
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
6094
Price Range:
2827 - 8975
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
44
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
141348
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Pontiac G5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Pontiac G6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Pontiac G5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Pontiac G6
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.376245539602101
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.597166378396539
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Pontiac G5 Rankings
Not yet available
Pontiac G6 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Pontiac G5 Trim Levels
Base, GT
Pontiac G6 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
155 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
150 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
164 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
156 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 35 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
325 / 455 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 33 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49.3 inches
Cargo Space:
13.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
83.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.1 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2752 lbs
Width:
67.5 inches
Height:
55.6 inches
Length:
179.8 inches
Wheelbase:
103.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3415 lbs
Width:
70.4 inches
Height:
56.4 inches
Length:
189.1 inches
Wheelbase:
112.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/60R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome
Tire Size:
P225/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Midnight Blue Metallic
Gray
Carbon Black Metallic / Dark Slate Metallic
Green
Silver Green Metallic
Red
Performance Red Tintcoat / Victory Red
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Competition Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Midnight Blue Metallic
Gray
Blue-Gold Crystal Metallic / Dark Steel Gray Metallic
Green
Silver Green Metallic
Red
Performance Red Metallic
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White / White Diamond Tricoat
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony / Ebony / Titanium
Brown
Light Taupe
