Pontiac Solstice vs. BMW Z4
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Pontiac Solstice and BMW Z4 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 Solstice and the BMW Z4.
When we compare the Pontiac Solstice's and the BMW Z4's specifications and ratings, the Pontiac Solstice has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The BMW Z4 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Pontiac Solstice's and the BMW Z4's specifications and ratings, the BMW Z4 is a better car than the Pontiac Solstice.
Pricing: A used 2009 Pontiac Solstice ranges from $7,980 to $20,700 while a used 2009 BMW Z4 is priced between $12,826 to $25,800.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Pontiac Solstice’s base engine makes 173 horsepower, and the BMW Z4 base engine makes 255 horsepower. The Solstice is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 325 miles. The Z4 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 406 miles. This gives the BMW Z4 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Pontiac Solstice. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The BMW Z4 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, and cargo space. The Pontiac Solstice has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,275
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$45,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$68,129
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$35,200 - $117,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,767
Price Range:
$7,980 - $20,700
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
23
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
56,550
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,908
Price Range:
$12,826 - $25,800
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$35,651
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$12,540 - $69,798
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
15
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
81,810
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Pontiac Solstice Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
BMW Z4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Pontiac Solstice
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW Z4
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:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.9 - 5.8
Pontiac Solstice Rankings
Not yet available
BMW Z4 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 41Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 41Ranking
7 out of / 41Ranking
15 out of / 41Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
34 out of / 41Ranking
35 out of / 41Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Pontiac Solstice Trim Levels
Base, GXP, Street Edition
BMW Z4 Trim Levels
sDrive30i, sDrive35i
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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:
173 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
167 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
220 foot-lbs @ 2600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
247 / 325 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
276 / 406 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
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
Keyless Ignition:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
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:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
5.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
50.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
57.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2860 lbs
Width:
71.3 inches
Height:
50.1 inches
Length:
157.2 inches
Wheelbase:
95.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3241 lbs
Width:
70.5 inches
Height:
50.8 inches
Length:
166.9 inches
Wheelbase:
98.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mysterious
Blue
Deep / Fresh
Gray
Sly
Green
Envious
Orange
Brazen
Red
Aggresive / Wicked
Silver
Cool
White
Pure
Yellow
Mean
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Deep Sea Blue Metallic
Gray
Space Gray Metallic / Titanium Silver Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Crimson Red
Silver
Not available
White
Alpine White
Yellow
Not available
Beige
Mojave Metallic / Orion Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony / Ebony / Sand
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black Kansas Leather / Black Leatherette
Beige
Beige Kansas Leather
Gray
Ivory White Nappa Leather
Red
Coral Red Kansas Leather
