Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Ford Taurus X | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 112.9 in | -10.5 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 200.3 in | -28.4 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 74.9 in | -5 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 67.4 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 4033 lb. | -1332 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 58.5 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 55.2 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.8 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 57.9 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 56.4 in | -8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 39.8 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -36.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.3 | 47.4 ft3 | -28.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -31.1 ft3 |
2008 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Room for a 6 foot 4 inch person see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
room to move see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
compared to my sons beamer i like the higher more cushioned feel.this car is higher in design than any ive seen.the gt leather seats sort of wrap around you-very comfotable see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no rear seat room or comfort unless you are a less than 5 ft tall child. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |