Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Kia Forte | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 4,351 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,580 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,225 kg | 1,381 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 50 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,313 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,214 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 912 mm | 10 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 547 L | 657 L | -110 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,532 L | 1,597 L | 0 L |
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 |
2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review |
2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |