Pontiac G8 vs. Chrysler 300
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Pontiac G8 and Chrysler 300 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 G8 and the Chrysler 300.
When we compare the Pontiac G8's and the Chrysler 300's specifications and ratings, the Pontiac G8 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Chrysler 300 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Pontiac G8's and the Chrysler 300's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2009 Pontiac G8 ranges from $5,098 to $41,720 while a used 2009 Chrysler 300 is priced between $3,022 to $12,344.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Pontiac G8’s base engine makes 256 horsepower, and the Chrysler 300 base engine makes 178 horsepower. The G8 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 475 miles. The 300 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles.This gives the Chrysler 300 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Pontiac G8 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Pontiac G8 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Chrysler 300 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear leg room. The Pontiac G8 and Chrysler 300 are comparable in regards to front head room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Chrysler 300 has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
28190
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
25665
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
25946
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
23045 - 30160
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17510
Price Range:
5098 - 41720
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
38
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
99615
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7027
Price Range:
3022 - 12344
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
7167
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
5700 - 9639
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
17
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
139191
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Pontiac G8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Chrysler 300 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Pontiac G8
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 Chrysler 300
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3336878235773333
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.869254041237048
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.1 - 6.0
Pontiac G8 Rankings
Not yet available
Chrysler 300 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
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4 out of / 4Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Pontiac G8 Trim Levels
Base, Base w/Bluetooth, GT, GT w/Bluetooth, GXP
Chrysler 300 Trim Levels
C, C HEMI, Limited, LX, SRT-8, Touring
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:
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
256 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
248 foot-lbs @ 2100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
178 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
190 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
323 / 475 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 468 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
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 Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
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 Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
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:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
17.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
15.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
106.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3885 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
196.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3725 lbs
Width:
74.1 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
196.8 inches
Wheelbase:
120 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R18-100V
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Panther Black Metallic
Blue
Stryker Blue Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic / Maverick Silver Metallic / Pacific Slate Metallic
Red
Liquid Red / Sport Red Metallic
White
White Hot
Brown
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Clearwater Blue Pearl Coat / Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Dark Titanium Metallic
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat
White
Cool Vanilla Clear Coat / Stone White Clear Coat
Brown
Light Sandstone Metallic
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Onyx
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Brown
Dark Khaki/Light Graystone
Gray
Dark Slate Gray
