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6%
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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
Grand Prix Grand Prix Sedan
31%
5 votes
2008 Chevrolet Malibu
Malibu 4dr Sdn LS w/1LS
63%
10 votes
2008 Saturn Aura
Aura 4dr Sdn XE
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2008 Saturn Aura
Aura 4dr Sdn XE
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Midsize Compact
Engine
Engine Order Code
L26 LE5 LE5
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas 4-Cyl Gas I4
Displacement
3.8L/231 2.4L/146 2.4L/145
Fuel System
SFI MFI  
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ 5200 169 @ 6400 169 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
230 @ 4000 160 @ 4500 160 @ 4500
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
MX0 MN5 MN5
Trans Type
4 4 6
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.92 2.95 2.95
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.56 1.62 1.62
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 0.68 0.68
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.38 2.14 2.14
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.05 3.91  
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18 22 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28 30 30
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
    125
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
11.2 7.5  
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3477 3415 3529
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000    
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100    
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Wide Track MacPherson Strut Indep Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Wide Track 4-Link Independent 3-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Independent   w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Independent   w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.79 0.87  
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.68 0.75  
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Brake ABS System
  4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.7 x - TBD - 11.65 x - TBD - 11.65 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.5 x - TBD - 10.87 x - TBD - 10.63 x - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
QNX QPE QAD
Rear Tire Order Code
QNX QPE QAD
Front Tire Size
P225/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/50R17
Rear Tire Size
P225/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/50R17
Spare Tire Size
  Compact Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 16 x - TBD - 17 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 16 x - TBD - 17 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in)
  Compact Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Steel
Spare Wheel Material
    Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Electric Pwr Electric Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
13.2 16.4 16.2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.4 2.7 2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.4 40.4 40.4
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
17 16 16.0
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
110.5 112.3 112.3
Length, Overall (in)
198.3 191.8 190.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.6 70.3 70.3
Height, Overall (in)
55.9 57.1 57.6
Tread Width, Front (in)
61.6 59.6 59.9
Tread Width, Rear (in)
61.3 60.0 60.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
16.0 15.1 14.9
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
98.0 97.7  
Front Head Room (in)
38.8 39.4 39.4
Front Leg Room (in)
42.2 42.2 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.0 55.9 55.9
Front Hip Room (in)
54.5 53.0 53.0
Second Head Room (in)
36.2 37.2 37.4
Second Leg Room (in)
36.2 37.6 37.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.8 53.9 54.0
Second Hip Room (in)
54.3 52.1 52.2
Summary
Vehicle Name
Grand Prix Malibu Aura
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan