Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Jaguar XF | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 114.5 in | -12.1 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 195.3 in | -23.4 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 71.6 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 57.5 in | 4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 4017 lb. | -1316 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.4 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.8 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 0.0 in | 51.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.5 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.4 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.3 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 0.0 in | 47.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.6 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | 36.4 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 |
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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 |
2009 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Infinitely adjustable. Good side support,. very soft leather, but firmness control and heating/cooling make them comfortable in all conditions. see full Jaguar XF review |
2009 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
not as roomy in the rear compared to, say, the BMW 5 series, especially with the front seats set all the way back. see full Jaguar XF review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 420hp 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom can be tight if over 6 feet tall. see full Jaguar XF review |