Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 118.9 in | -16.5 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 201.8 in | -29.9 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 79.0 in | -9.1 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 72.2 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 2781 lb. | 4780 lb. | -1999 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -8.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 62.0 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 57.4 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 61.4 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 57.0 in | -9.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.9 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -33.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.3 | 67.5 ft3 | -48.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 116.2 ft3 | -62.1 ft3 |
2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
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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 |
2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long trips. Lots of adjustment see full Buick Enclave review |
2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 0 | The headrests on the two front seats are a NIGHTMARE! I had to recline my driver's seat slightly because the headrest pushes my head and neck so far forward, it was causing me to have pain and spasms in my neck and shoulders! I don't know who signed of on this design, but they were clearly asleep that day! I've heard this issue has been addressed in newer models and (I think) there is a newer option for which you can swap out these awful headrests. I may look into that... see full Buick Enclave review |