Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 118.1 in | -15.7 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 202.1 in | -30.2 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 77.1 in | -7.2 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 68.8 in | -6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2781 lb. | 4385 lb. | -1604 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 63.5 in | -10.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 57.0 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.8 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 63.1 in | -10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 64.4 in | -16.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 40.0 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.4 in | -38.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.5 in | -48.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 121.9 in (over 3 rows) | -43.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.3 | 91.1 ft3 | -71.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 147.4 ft3 | -93.3 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 |
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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 |
2010 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 0 | Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey review |