Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 104.7 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 181.1 in | -9.2 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 71.5 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 66.3 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3360 lb. | -659 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.1 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 53.8 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.8 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 55.3 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 52.4 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.3 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.0 in | -30 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -32 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.3 | 37.2 ft3 | -17.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -18.9 ft3 |
2007 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Room for a 6 foot 4 inch person see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
room to move see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2007 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It would only fit the 2 kids in their seat. There is a 3rd belt, but the car seats took up the space where the adult would go between them. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Heating/cooling of the rear seats is poor. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |