Kia Forte Koup vs Pontiac G5
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Pontiac G5
Overview
| Spec | Kia Forte KoupKoup EX | Pontiac G5Base |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Koup EX | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2016 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia Forte KoupKoup EX | Pontiac G5Base |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $19,890 | $16,980 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia Forte KoupKoup EX | Pontiac G5Base |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 34 MPG | 37 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal (best) | 13 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Kia Forte KoupKoup EX | Pontiac G5Base |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 173 hp (best) | 155 hp |
| Torque | 154 lb-ft (best) | 150 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2.2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia Forte KoupKoup EX | Pontiac G5Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 13.3 cu ft | 13.9 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,053 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 2,871 lbs | 2,752 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (best) | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in (best) | 103.5 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 179.8 in (best) |
| Width | 70.1 in (best) | 67.5 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 55.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia Forte KoupKoup EX | Pontiac G5Base |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 5 |
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 | Kia Forte Koup | Pontiac G5 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koup EX $19,890 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $16,980 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Koup SX $20,690 MSRP | GT $20,280 MSRP |
| 3 | Koup SX $21,690 MSRP | — |
Kia Forte Koup vs Pontiac G5 FAQ
- Which is better: 2016 Kia Forte Koup or 2009 Pontiac G5?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2016 Kia Forte Koup vs 2009 Pontiac G5 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2016 Kia Forte Koup or 2009 Pontiac G5?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Pontiac G5 starts lower at $16,980.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2016 Kia Forte Koup or 2009 Pontiac G5?
- The 2009 Pontiac G5 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (16,980).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2016 Kia Forte Koup or 2009 Pontiac G5?
- The 2009 Pontiac G5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).
- Which has better horsepower: 2016 Kia Forte Koup or 2009 Pontiac G5?
- The 2016 Kia Forte Koup leads on horsepower in this comparison (201).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2016 Kia Forte Koup or 2009 Pontiac G5?
- The 2009 Pontiac G5 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).