2008 Pontiac G6 vs. 2008 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2008 Pontiac G6 and 2008 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S40 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 Pontiac G6.
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 Volvo S40 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac G6. (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac G6 | 2008 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | G6 | S40 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 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 | 1352 kg | 1522 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
