Pontiac vs. Chevrolet
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Pontiac and Chevrolet contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Pontiac and Chevrolet cars.
When comparing the Pontiac brand to the Chevrolet brand, Pontiac has the advantage in the area of used car pricing. Chevrolet has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and variety of models offered.
Pontiac versus Chevrolet: Pricing and Value: Pontiac has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Pontiac, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Pontiac the overall advantage over Chevrolet.
Pontiac versus Chevrolet: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Chevrolet vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 7 model comparisons, with Pontiac offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Pontiac and Chevrolet vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Chevrolet offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Pontiac vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Pontiac and Chevrolet vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons.
Pontiac versus Chevrolet: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings:
Available Body Styles: Pontiac offers In comparison, Chevrolet offers 10 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles.
Drivetrain Options: Pontiac offers . Chevrolet offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 3 electric vehicles.
Pontiac offers . Chevrolet offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Pontiac Torrent
Not Yet Available
Pontiac G8
Not Yet Available
Pontiac G8
Not Yet Available
Pontiac G5
Not Yet Available
Pontiac G3
Not Yet Available
Pontiac Solstice (convertible)
Not Yet Available
Pontiac GTO
Not Yet Available
New Car Pricing
Chevrolet Equinox
$29,089 - $38,687
Chevrolet Caprice
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet SS
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Cobalt (coupe)
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Aveo (hatchback)
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Corvette (convertible)
$81,375 - $109,789
Chevrolet Corvette (coupe)
$71,962 - $99,747
Used Car Pricing
Pontiac Torrent
$2,081 - $7,314
Pontiac G8
$5,098 - $41,720
Pontiac G8
$5,098 - $41,720
Pontiac G5
$2,927 - $9,493
Pontiac G3
$2,069 - $7,421
Pontiac Solstice (convertible)
$6,256 - $19,991
Pontiac GTO
$13,980 - $34,055
Used Car Pricing
Chevrolet Equinox
$26,999 - $37,336
Chevrolet Caprice
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet SS
$32,500 - $60,427
Chevrolet Cobalt (coupe)
$3,071 - $8,145
Chevrolet Aveo (hatchback)
$2,200 - $8,354
Chevrolet Corvette (convertible)
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Corvette (coupe)
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Pontiac Torrent
Not Yet Available
Pontiac G8
Not Yet Available
Pontiac G8
Not Yet Available
Pontiac G5
Not Yet Available
Pontiac G3
Not Yet Available
Pontiac Solstice (convertible)
Not Yet Available
Pontiac GTO
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Chevrolet Equinox
49.6%
Chevrolet Caprice
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet SS
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Cobalt (coupe)
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Aveo (hatchback)
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Corvette (convertible)
33.4%
Chevrolet Corvette (coupe)
25.5%
Horsepower / Torque
Pontiac Torrent
185 hp / 210 foot-lbs
Pontiac G8
256 hp / 248 foot-lbs
Pontiac G8
256 hp / 248 foot-lbs
Pontiac G5
155 hp / 150 foot-lbs
Pontiac G3
106 hp / 105 foot-lbs
Pontiac Solstice (convertible)
173 hp / 167 foot-lbs
Pontiac GTO
400 hp / 400 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Chevrolet Equinox
175 hp / 203 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Caprice
301 hp / 265 foot-lbs
Chevrolet SS
415 hp / 415 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Cobalt (coupe)
155 hp / 150 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Aveo (hatchback)
108 hp / 105 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Corvette (convertible)
490 hp / 465 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Corvette (coupe)
490 hp / 465 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Pontiac Torrent
17 / 24 / 20
Pontiac G8
17 / 25 / 20
Pontiac G8
17 / 25 / 20
Pontiac G5
25 / 35 / 29
Pontiac G3
27 / 34 / 30
Pontiac Solstice (convertible)
19 / 25 / 21
Pontiac GTO
14 / 19 / 16
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Chevrolet Equinox
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Caprice
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet SS
14 / 22 / 16
Chevrolet Cobalt (coupe)
25 / 37 / 30
Chevrolet Aveo (hatchback)
27 / 35 / 30
Chevrolet Corvette (convertible)
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Corvette (coupe)
Not Yet Available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Pontiac Torrent
Not available
Pontiac G8
Not available
Pontiac G8
Not available
Pontiac G5
Not available
Pontiac G3
Not available
Pontiac Solstice (convertible)
Not available
Pontiac GTO
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Chevrolet Equinox
7.8 / 10
Chevrolet Caprice
Not available
Chevrolet SS
Not available
Chevrolet Cobalt (coupe)
Not available
Chevrolet Aveo (hatchback)
Not available
Chevrolet Corvette (convertible)
8.9 / 10
Chevrolet Corvette (coupe)
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Pontiac Torrent
Not available
Pontiac G8
Not available
Pontiac G8
Not available
Pontiac G5
Not available
Pontiac G3
Not available
Pontiac Solstice (convertible)
Not available
Pontiac GTO
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Chevrolet Equinox
7.7 / 10
Chevrolet Caprice
Not available
Chevrolet SS
Not available
Chevrolet Cobalt (coupe)
Not available
Chevrolet Aveo (hatchback)
Not available
Chevrolet Corvette (convertible)
8.8 / 10
Chevrolet Corvette (coupe)
8.3 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Pontiac Torrent
Not available
Pontiac G8
Not available
Pontiac G8
Not available
Pontiac G5
Not available
Pontiac G3
Not available
Pontiac Solstice (convertible)
Not available
Pontiac GTO
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Chevrolet Equinox
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Caprice
Not available
Chevrolet SS
Not available
Chevrolet Cobalt (coupe)
Not available
Chevrolet Aveo (hatchback)
Not available
Chevrolet Corvette (convertible)
Not available
Chevrolet Corvette (coupe)
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Pontiac Torrent
Not available
Pontiac G8
Not available
Pontiac G8
Not available
Pontiac G5
Not available
Pontiac G3
Not available
Pontiac Solstice (convertible)
Not available
Pontiac GTO
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Chevrolet Equinox
7.8 / 10
Chevrolet Caprice
Not available
Chevrolet SS
Not available
Chevrolet Cobalt (coupe)
Not available
Chevrolet Aveo (hatchback)
Not available
Chevrolet Corvette (convertible)
8.9 / 10
Chevrolet Corvette (coupe)
9.4 / 10
