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Pontiac Vibe (2006) vs. Chevrolet Cruze (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Pontiac Vibe and 2012 Chevrolet Cruze specs.

2006 Pontiac Vibe and 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Pontiac Vibe Chevrolet Cruze  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.4 in 105.7 in -3.3 in
Length 171.9 in 181.0 in -9.1 in
Width 69.9 in 70.7 in -0.8 in
Height 62.2 in 58.1 in 4.1 in
Curb Weight 2701 lb. 3102 lb. -401 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 15.6 gal. -2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 39.3 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 54.8 in -1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.7 in 53.0 in -1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 42.2 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 37.9 in 1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.6 in 53.9 in -1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 47.8 in 52.4 in -4.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.3 in 35.4 in 0.9 in
Total Legroom 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 77.6 in (over 2 rows) 0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 19.3 ft3 15.4 ft3 3.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.1 ft3 15.4 ft3 38.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Pontiac Vibe

2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze

2012 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review
 
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