2009 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2009 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Pontiac G6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac G6. (162 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac G6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Pontiac G6 weights approximately 724 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G6. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 2009 Pontiac G6 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Equinox | G6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3425 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 97.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |