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2006 Pontiac Vibe and 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Pontiac Vibe | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUT | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 130.5 in | -28.1 in |
| Length | 171.9 in | 210.2 in | -38.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 73.7 in | -3.8 in |
| Height | 62.2 in | 72.5 in | -10.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2781 lb. | 4618 lb. | -1837 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -9.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 59.0 in | -5.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 55.4 in | -3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.4 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 58.9 in | -6.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 55.5 in | -7.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 19.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 0.0 | 54.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Pontiac Vibe
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
| 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The seats are much improved over older explorers. You can ride for 4 hours and not feel tired when you get out of the truck. I have heated leather, which I recommend. The heat is in the lumbar, as well as seat bottom. Very nice seats. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
| 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
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