Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,807 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 5,090 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,852 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,580 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,225 kg | 1,612 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 66 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,313 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,214 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 955 mm | -33 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 547 L | 527 L | 20 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,532 L | 18.6 | -17.6 L |
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 |
2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior room is outstanding. Trunk room is phenomenal, especially with flip and fold flat rear seat. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat had good room. Passengers had good leg room. Only adults over 6ft would touch the backs of the front seat with their legs. Draw back was the low roof. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |