Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Kia Amanti | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 110.2 in | -7.8 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 196.0 in | -24.1 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 72.8 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 58.5 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3770 lb. | -1069 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 58.1 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 55.2 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 44.5 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.4 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 57.5 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 54.6 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.0 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 38.6 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
compared to my sons beamer i like the higher more cushioned feel.this car is higher in design than any ive seen.the gt leather seats sort of wrap around you-very comfotable see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no rear seat room or comfort unless you are a less than 5 ft tall child. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |