2010 Pontiac G3 vs. 2010 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2010 Pontiac G3 and 2010 Pontiac G6 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pontiac G6 (219 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2010 Pontiac G3. (105 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Pontiac G3.
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, 2010 Pontiac G6 (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Pontiac G3. (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Pontiac G3. 2010 Pontiac G6 has automatic transmission and 2010 Pontiac G3 has manual transmission. 2010 Pontiac G3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Pontiac G6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Pontiac G3 | 2010 Pontiac G6 | |
Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
Model | G3 | G6 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |