Pontiac Vibe (2006) vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser (2008) Specs

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2006 Pontiac Vibe and 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Specifications

Model Year	2006	2008
Model	Pontiac Vibe	Chrysler PT Cruiser
Engine	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@2800
Transmission	6-speed manual	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	103.0 in	-0.6 in
Length	171.9 in	168.9 in	3 in
Width	69.9 in	67.1 in	2.8 in
Height	62.2 in	65.2 in	-3 in
Curb Weight	2781 lb.	3297 lb.	-516 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	15.0 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	39.2 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	53.8 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.7 in	50.1 in	1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	40.6 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.5 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.6 in	53.6 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.8 in	46.7 in	1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	40.9 in	-4.6 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	-3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.3 ft³	21.6 ft³	-2.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.1 ft³	64.2 ft³	-10.1 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	. 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

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The PT Cruiser is surprisingly roomy in the back seat, in terms of legroom and headroom. The backrest angle though is a bit too upright for full comfort. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2008	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I have a bad leg ,the high seat ,wide door opening and extra leg make it easy for me to swing my leg in and out. It has more room than lots of other cars. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2008	2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Can seat 2 adults comfortably. Plenty of leg room and visibility. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2007	2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Surprising amount of rear seat room see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review

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