Mini Hardtop (2014) vs. Pontiac Vibe (2006) Specs

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2014 Mini Hardtop and 2006 Pontiac Vibe Specifications

Model Year	2014	2006
Model	Mini Hardtop	Pontiac Vibe
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@4700 207 lb-ft@1250	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.2 in	102.4 in	-4.2 in
Length	151.1 in	171.9 in	-20.8 in
Width	68.0 in	69.9 in	-1.9 in
Height	55.7 in	62.2 in	-6.5 in
Curb Weight	2795 lb.	2781 lb.	14 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	13.2 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	40.6 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.6 in	53.2 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.7 in	-51.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.8 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	39.8 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.8 in	52.6 in	-4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	47.8 in	-47.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.8 in	36.3 in	-5.5 in
Total Legroom	72.2 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	-5.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.7 ft³	19.3 ft³	-10.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.0 ft³	54.1 ft³	-20.1 ft³

2014 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review

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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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