2009 Pontiac G6 vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2009 Pontiac G6 and 2009 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G6 (219 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 23 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Pontiac G6 (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Pontiac G6 | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | G6 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 219 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 42 L |
