Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda CR-Z | Pontiac Vibe | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-4v 122 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@1000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.9 in | 102.4 in | -6.5 in |
Length | 160.6 in | 171.1 in | -10.5 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 69.5 in | -1 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 61.0 in | -6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2637 lb. | 2856 lb. | -219 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 13.0 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 40.5 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 53.3 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 52.3 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.6 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.4 in | -39.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -35.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 25.1 ft3 | 49.4 ft3 | -24.3 ft3 |
2011 Honda CR-Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
No rear seats in the US version, which greatly reduces passenger utility. However, the storage space is much bigger than many cars in the same price range. Driver and passenger seats are otherwise adequately comfortable. see full Honda CR-Z review |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |