Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Pontiac Vibe | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 171.9 in | 6.4 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 0 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 62.2 in | -5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 2701 lb. | 0 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.2 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 51.7 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.8 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.8 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 52.6 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 47.8 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 36.3 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 54.1 ft3 | -39.3 ft3 |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2007 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 |