Pontiac Firebird vs Pontiac GTO Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

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2002 Pontiac Firebird
Base
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$20,650
4 listings nationwide

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2006 Pontiac GTO
Coupe
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$23,061
45 listings nationwide
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4 GOOD deals

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2002 Pontiac Firebird
Base

Talk about your anticlimaxes. The Pontiac Firebird unceremoniously disappeared after 2002, representing the death of one of only two continuously produced models from the muscle car e...

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2006 Pontiac GTO
Coupe
Christian Wardlaw Test Drive Review:

Like the original, the modern 2006 Pontiac GTO puts a big engine in a midsize coupe. This time around, the GTO is based on the Holden Monaro, the only suitable rear-drive model in the ...

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  • Look and Feel 8
  • Performance 7
  • Form & Function 5
  • Technology 6
  • Safety 2
  • Cost-Effectiveness 7
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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2002 Pontiac Firebird
Base
Joseph writes:
Great car, can take a beating so I wouldnt be afraid of high mileage. Ive owned mine for many years and the se...
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Joebizzer writes:
Excellent car loved it when I owned it driving 1 was fun everyday
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C worse.
"It has a back seat while the 4c does not"
Would Buy Ranked 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C better.
"I have already owned a firebird now I want a 4c spider"
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dled1286 2002 Pontiac Firebird BaseReview:

Great To Look At And Fun To Drive — I love the look of the car. Its a very classy look and makes a really good noise even for a V6. Al...

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2006 Pontiac GTO
Coupe
10
GuruZCTL5 writes:
A real serious driving machine. Careful she can get out of hand. Thrilling!
Looks/Style Ranked 2006 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe Coupe RWD worse.
"Mustang comes in so many options from 4 cyl, V6 to V8. The GTO is all power 6.0"
Back Seats Ranked 2006 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe Coupe RWD worse.
"The GTO has more seating room, bigger car! "
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GuruTQ8NZ writes:
Really nice car, just liked the room in the monte carlo better.
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LTZ FWD better.
"Large trunk"
Family Car Ranked 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LTZ FWD better.
"Roomy back seat."
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LeAndra writes:
bought my 6 speed 06 gto in2020 with 80k on the engine and so far ive put 40k on it and all i can say is i am ...
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Specs

2002 Pontiac Firebird
Base
2006 Pontiac GTO
Coupe
Powertrain
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
17 MPG
17 MPG
15 MPG
14 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
28 MPG
29 MPG
23 MPG
19 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 16 gal 18 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
200 hp @ 5,200 RPM
200 hp @ 5,200 RPM
400 hp @ 5,200 RPM
400 hp @ 5,200 RPM
Torque
225 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
225 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
400 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
400 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
8 cylinders
8 cylinders
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
9.4:1
10.9:1
10.9:1
Displacement
3,800 cc
3,800 cc
6,000 cc
6,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.8 in x 3.4 in
3.8 in x 3.4 in
4 in x 3.62 in
4 in x 3.62 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver 4 stars --
Front Passenger 5 stars --
Side Driver 3 stars --
Side Rear Passenger 4 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Leather Seats Optional Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard
CD Changer Optional Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Optional Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 4 seats 4 seats
Front Legroom 42.9 in 42.2 in
Back Legroom 28.9 in 37.1 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 12.9 cu ft 7 cu ft
Standard Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 193.4 in 189.8 in
Width 74.5 in 72.5 in
Height 52 in 54.9 in
Wheelbase 101.1 in 109.8 in

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2002 Pontiac Firebird
Base
2006 Pontiac GTO
Coupe

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