Dodge Journey (2011) vs. Pontiac Vibe (2006) Specs

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2011 Dodge Journey and 2006 Pontiac Vibe Specifications

Model Year	2011	2006
Model	Dodge Journey	Pontiac Vibe
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400	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	113.8 in	102.4 in	11.4 in
Length	192.4 in	171.9 in	20.5 in
Width	72.2 in	69.9 in	2.3 in
Height	66.6 in	62.2 in	4.4 in
Curb Weight	3884 lb.	2781 lb.	1103 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	7.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in	40.6 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	53.2 in	4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.8 in	51.7 in	2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	41.8 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.9 in	39.8 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	52.6 in	4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.4 in	47.8 in	6.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.6 in	36.3 in	-2.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.7 in	0.0 in	37.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	43.5 in	0.0 in	43.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.0 in	0.0 in	40 in
Legroom, Row 3	23.4 in	0.0 in	23.4 in
Total Legroom	97.8 in (over 3 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	19.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.7 ft³	19.3 ft³	-8.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.0 ft³	19.3	17.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	67.6 ft³	54.1 ft³	13.5 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Dodge Journey

2011 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Always considering the price, The journey is quite comfortable even for long trips. Went 12 hours with a friends journey and not even tired. see full Dodge Journey review

2011 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Cushion in the seats are not good. with my bad back long drives are not very good. Need to add a cushion or it is hard on my butt. see full Dodge Journey 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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