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2006 Pontiac Vibe and 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
| Model | Pontiac Vibe | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 110.2 in | -7.8 in |
| Length | 171.9 in | 193.1 in | -21.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 74.2 in | -4.3 in |
| Height | 62.2 in | 66.5 in | -4.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2781 lb. | 3946 lb. | -1165 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.6 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 59.4 in | -6.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 56.7 in | -5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 58.6 in | -6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 55.4 in | -7.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 41.3 in | -5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.1 in | -44.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | -36 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.3 | 40.9 ft3 | -21.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 80.0 ft3 | -25.9 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review | |
| 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe
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