2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Convertible vs. 2006 Pontiac G6 GT Sedan

To start off, both 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Convertible and 2006 Pontiac G6 GT Sedan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,884 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Convertible (227 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac G6 GT Sedan. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Convertible should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac G6 GT Sedan.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Convertible (319 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac G6 GT Sedan. (301 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac G6 GT Sedan.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Convertible 2006 Pontiac G6 GT Sedan
Make Pontiac Pontiac
Model G6 G6
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3884 cc 3490 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 227 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 301 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3200 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1347 kg 1347 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.1 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 61 L


 

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