Ford Fiesta (2014) vs. Pontiac Vibe (2006) Specs

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2014 Ford Fiesta and 2006 Pontiac Vibe Specifications

Model Year	2014	2006
Model	Ford Fiesta	Pontiac Vibe
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.0 in	102.4 in	-4.4 in
Length	160.1 in	171.9 in	-11.8 in
Width	67.8 in	69.9 in	-2.1 in
Height	58.1 in	62.2 in	-4.1 in
Curb Weight	2742 lb.	2781 lb.	-39 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.4 gal.	13.2 gal.	-0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.6 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.7 in	53.2 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.6 in	51.7 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.8 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	39.8 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	52.6 in	-3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.2 in	47.8 in	1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.2 in	36.3 in	-5.1 in
Total Legroom	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	-4.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.9 ft³	19.3 ft³	-4.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	25.4 ft³	54.1 ft³	-28.7 ft³

2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review

2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review

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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