Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Honda CR-V | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4400 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@5900 160 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.3 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 181.0 in | -9.1 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 70.2 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 66.2 in | -4 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3318 lb. | -617 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.3 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.9 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 54.5 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.5 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 53.5 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 39.4 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -14.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 72.0 ft3 | -17.9 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
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2007 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 |
2006 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
The leather front drivers seat and passenger is very comfortable,much more so then my 2002 Honda accord se. The leather is cold in the winter but the heated seats help a lot. see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Spaciousness see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seats are quite comfortable for passengers and have plenty of legroom. Entry/exit is easy. No hesitation to drive friends to a show / dinner theater /etc. where they have to stay in back an hour or more. see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
steering wheel doesnt hit knees. see full Honda CR-V review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 156-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the lack of a center console, the front feels very open and airy. see full Honda CR-V review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Surprising comfort on long trips, excellent leg room with rear seats all the way back. Great visibility for rear passengers. see full Honda CR-V review |
2006 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Extremely cramped for me - just hated the interior and could not get past the legroom see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
No room for other passengers with a baby seat in the middle. see full Honda CR-V review |