Honda Accord vs Pontiac G6
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Pontiac G6
Overview
| Spec | Honda AccordLX | Pontiac G6Base |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Honda AccordLX | Pontiac G6Base |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,395 | $20,490 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Honda AccordLX | Pontiac G6Base |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 32 MPG (best) | 25 MPG |
| City MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 37 MPG (best) | 30 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 gal | 16.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Honda AccordLX | Pontiac G6Base |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 192 hp (best) | 164 hp |
| Torque | 192 lb-ft (best) | 156 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 2.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Honda AccordLX | Pontiac G6Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 16.7 cu ft (best) | 14 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,239 lbs (best) | 3,305 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 112.3 in (best) |
| Length | 195.7 in (best) | 189 in |
| Width | 73.3 in (best) | 70.6 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Honda AccordLX | Pontiac G6Base |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 | Honda Accord | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $28,395 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $20,490 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SE $30,695 MSRP | Base $21,165 MSRP |
| 3 | Sport Hybrid $33,795 MSRP | Base $22,220 MSRP |
| 4 | EX-L Hybrid $35,095 MSRP | GT $24,080 MSRP |
| 5 | Sport-L Hybrid $35,495 MSRP | GT $24,180 MSRP |
| 6 | Touring Hybrid $39,495 MSRP | GT $24,610 MSRP |
| 7 | — | GT $24,710 MSRP |
| 8 | — | GT $31,870 MSRP |
| 9 | — | GT $32,300 MSRP |
| 10 | — | GXP $28,480 MSRP |
| 11 | — | GXP $28,580 MSRP |
| 12 | — | GXP $28,960 MSRP |
| 13 | — | GXP $29,060 MSRP |