2008 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2008 Pontiac G5
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Wrangler and 2008 Pontiac G5 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac G5. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac G5.
Because 2008 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Pontiac G5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac G5. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac G5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Wrangler | 2008 Pontiac G5 | |
Make | Jeep | Pontiac |
Model | Wrangler | G5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 49 L |