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 Comparison Test: 2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV vs. 2008 Pontiac G8 GT
| | 2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV | 2008 Pontiac G8 GT | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, FWD | Front engine, RWD | | Engine type | 60 V-6, aluminum block/heads | 90 V-8, aluminum block/heads | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | OHV, 2 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 213.5 cu in/3498 cc | 364.1 cu in/5967 cc | | Compression ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.4:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm | 361 hp @ 5300 rpm* | | Torque (SAE net) | 261 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 385 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm* | | Redline | 6600 rpm | 6000 rpm | | Weight to power | 12.6 lb/hp | 11.1 lb/hp | | Transmission | Continuously variable auto | 6-speed automatic | | Axle/final-drive ratios | 5.17:1/2.27:1 | 2.92:1/1.96:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 15.2:1 | 13.6:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 2.6 | 2.8 | | Brakes, f;r | 12.6-in vented disc; 12.1-in vented disc, ABS | 12.6-in vented disc; 12.8-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels, f;r | 8.0 x 18 in, cast aluminum | 8.0 x 19 in, cast aluminum | | Tires, f;r | 245/45R18 96V Goodyear Eagle RS-A | 245/40R19 94W Bridgestone Potenza RE050A | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 114.8 in | | Track, f/r | 62.4/62.4 in | 62.7/63.3 in | | Length x width x height | 190.6 x 73.2 x 57.8 in | 196.1 x 74.8 x 57.7 in | | Turning circle | 37.4 ft | 37.4 ft | | Curb weight | 3641 lb | 4021 lb | | Weight dist., f/r | 61/39% | 52/48% | | Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | | Headroom, f/r | 38.8/36.4 in | 38.7/38.0 in | | Legroom, f/r | 43.8/34.6 in | 42.2/39.4 in | | Shoulder room, f/r | 56.3/55.1 in | 59.1/59.1 in | | Cargo volume | 14.2 cu ft | 17.5 cu ft | | TEST DATA | | Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 2.6 sec | 2.1 sec | | 0-40 | 3.7 | 3.1 | | 0-50 | 4.8 | 4.3 | | 0-60 | 6.1 | 5.6 | | 0-70 | 7.8 | 7.3 | | 0-80 | 9.8 | 9.3 | | 0-90 | 12.5 | 11.3 | | 0-100 | 15.9 | 13.8 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 2.7 | 2.7 | | Quarter mile | 14.7 sec @ 96.1 mph | 14.1 sec @ 100.8 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 130 ft | 111 ft | | Lateral acceleration | 0.85 g (avg) | 0.87 g (avg) | | MT figure eight | 27.4 sec @ 0.63 g (avg) | 26.4 sec @ 0.69 g (avg) | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 1900 rpm | 1600 rpm | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $29,000 (est) | $29,995 | | Price as tested | $33,500 (est) | $31,845 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front-side, f/r curtain | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | | Basic warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | 5 yrs/100,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 5 yrs/100,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 20.0 gal | 19.2 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 19/26 mpg | 15/24 mpg | | CO2 emissions | 0.89 lb/mile | 1.08 lb/mile | | Recommended fuel | Premium | Premium | | *SAE Certified |
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