Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Volt | Pontiac Vibe | |
Engine | Electric + Gas 149 hp 273 lb-ft |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 102.4 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 177.1 in | 171.9 in | 5.2 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 69.9 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 56.6 in | 62.2 in | -5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3781 lb. | 2701 lb. | 1080 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.6 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 53.2 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 51.7 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.8 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 39.8 in | -3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 52.6 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 47.8 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 36.3 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.6 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 | -8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 54.1 ft3 | -54.1 |
2013 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
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2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The front seats offer very good support and the seat bottoms are designed for tall drivers.. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2013 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Rear seat is adequate, but it is difficult to install or remove a child seat. The cushion is too firm to make this easy. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The car is only a four seter so there is no room if you have five people and with the front seats back all the way it is a little tight. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The rear seats have limited leg room. A forward facing child car seat (Safety 1st Air Protect) is fine but to install it rear facing would make the passenger seat almost unusable and being a 4 seat there is no option to install in the middle of the rear which i find allows in many cars a good way to keep everyone safe & comfortable. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Front seats are semi-hard and covered in strange material. I could see people larger than myself having issues with them. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
No power seat in a $46k car?? Get real, Chevy. Once you get used to them, though, both front and rear seats are comfortable for up to an hour or so. Longer than that and I need different lower back support that it doesn't have. But they are heated which is nice and it's comfortable leather. A few tweaks and/or an optional chair & this would be a non-issue. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2008 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 |
2008 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
compared to my sons beamer i like the higher more cushioned feel.this car is higher in design than any ive seen.the gt leather seats sort of wrap around you-very comfotable see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no rear seat room or comfort unless you are a less than 5 ft tall child. see full Pontiac Vibe review |