Pontiac G6 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 | Pontiac G6Base | Pontiac Grand AmSE Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | SE Fleet |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2009 | 2005 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Pontiac G6Base | Pontiac Grand AmSE Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20,490 | $20,090 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Pontiac G6Base | Pontiac Grand AmSE Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
| City MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 16.4 gal (best) | 14 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Pontiac G6Base | Pontiac Grand AmSE Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 164 hp (best) | 140 hp |
| Torque | 156 lb-ft (best) | 150 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.4 L (best) | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Pontiac G6Base | Pontiac Grand AmSE Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft | 14.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,305 lbs | 3,066 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in (best) | 107 in |
| Length | 189 in (best) | 186.3 in |
| Width | 70.6 in (best) | 70.4 in |
| Height | 57.1 in (best) | 55.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Pontiac G6Base | Pontiac Grand AmSE Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 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 | Pontiac G6 | Pontiac Grand Am |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $20,490 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE Fleet $20,090 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $21,165 MSRP | GT $22,500 MSRP |
| 3 | Base $22,220 MSRP | GT1 $23,750 MSRP |
| 4 | GT $24,080 MSRP | — |
| 5 | GT $24,180 MSRP | — |
| 6 | 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 | — |