Acura RL vs Pontiac Grand Am
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2005 Pontiac Grand Am
Overview
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Pontiac Grand AmSE Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | SE Fleet |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2012 | 2005 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Pontiac Grand AmSE Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $48,200 | $20,090 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Pontiac Grand AmSE Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal (best) | 14 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Pontiac Grand AmSE Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp (best) | 140 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft (best) | 150 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.7 L (best) | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Pontiac Grand AmSE Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.1 cu ft | 14.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,083 lbs | 3,066 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in (best) | 107 in |
| Length | 195.7 in (best) | 186.3 in |
| Width | 72.7 in (best) | 70.4 in |
| Height | 57.2 in (best) | 55.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Pontiac Grand AmSE Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 6 | 2 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura RL | Pontiac Grand Am |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $48,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE Fleet $20,090 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Technology Package $52,350 MSRP | GT $22,500 MSRP |
| 3 | Technology Package - in HI $52,350 MSRP | GT1 $23,750 MSRP |
| 4 | Advance Package $56,150 MSRP | — |
Acura RL vs Pontiac Grand Am FAQ
- Which is better: 2012 Acura RL or 2005 Pontiac Grand Am?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2012 Acura RL vs 2005 Pontiac Grand Am on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2012 Acura RL or 2005 Pontiac Grand Am?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am starts lower at $20,090.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2012 Acura RL or 2005 Pontiac Grand Am?
- The 2005 Pontiac Grand Am leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (20,090).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2012 Acura RL or 2005 Pontiac Grand Am?
- The 2005 Pontiac Grand Am leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
- Which has better horsepower: 2012 Acura RL or 2005 Pontiac Grand Am?
- The 2012 Acura RL leads on horsepower in this comparison (300).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2012 Acura RL or 2005 Pontiac Grand Am?
- The 2005 Pontiac Grand Am leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).