2008 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe vs. 2008 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2008 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe and 2008 Pontiac G6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe (252 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac G6 . (165 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac G6 . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Pontiac G6 weights approximately 629 kg more than 2008 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe.
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, 2008 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac G6 . (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac G6 .
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe | 2008 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | G6 | G6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 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 | 1356 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 61 L |
