Mazda CX-5 (2016) vs. Pontiac Vibe (2006) Specs

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2016 Mazda CX-5 and 2006 Pontiac Vibe Specifications

Model Year	2016	2006
Model	Mazda CX-5	Pontiac Vibe
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	102.4 in	3.9 in
Length	179.3 in	171.9 in	7.4 in
Width	72.4 in	69.9 in	2.5 in
Height	65.7 in	62.2 in	3.5 in
Curb Weight	3433 lb.	2781 lb.	652 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.8 gal.	13.2 gal.	1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	40.6 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	53.2 in	4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	51.7 in	3.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	41.8 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.8 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	52.6 in	2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	47.8 in	5.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.3 in	36.3 in	3 in
Total Legroom	80.3 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.1 ft³	19.3 ft³	14.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	64.8 ft³	54.1 ft³	10.7 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Pontiac Vibe

2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	. see full Pontiac Vibe review
2005	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Leather seats have been durable and relatively comfortable although no lumbar control, which would have welcomed. Despite some reviews saying driving position is odd, it fits me just fine and I like being able to simply get it--I don't have to climb up as in a SUV and I don't have to get down, as in a sedan. Rear seat room is amazing for such a small car. see full Pontiac Vibe review

2006 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
2005	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The driver's seat lacks lumbar support. I made a minor modification to significantly improve the driver seat: I shaped a piece of upholstery foam to create lumbar support. I fit it under the seat cloth so it looks factory. Without it I was slouching and had back aches within 30 minutes of driving. My test drive was 10 minutes. My wife found an inadequate situation on the passenger seat. She needs a very upright seat back. That makes the headrest push her head forward. She uses a 2" thick piece of foam on the upper 2/3rd of the back rest to create a little space between her head and the headrest. see full Pontiac Vibe review

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