Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 248 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-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 | 202.9 in | -31 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 79.2 in | -9.3 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 68.4 in | -6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2781 lb. | 4396 lb. | -1615 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 64.4 in | -11.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 58.2 in | -6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.9 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 63.5 in | -10.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 66.1 in | -18.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 40.9 in | -4.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.9 in | -60.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.4 in | -42.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -46.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.3 | 93.1 ft3 | -73.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -94.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Honda Odyssey.