2010 Pontiac G6 GT Coupe vs. 2010 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe
To start off, both 2010 Pontiac G6 GT Coupe and 2010 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe (252 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Pontiac G6 GT Coupe. (219 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe should accelerate faster than 2010 Pontiac G6 GT Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe weights approximately 4 kg more than 2010 Pontiac G6 GT Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GXP Coupe (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Pontiac G6 GT Coupe. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Pontiac G6 GT Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Pontiac G6 GT Coupe | 2010 Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | G6 | G6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 219 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |
