Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Kia Optima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,580 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,225 kg | 1,460 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 70 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,313 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,214 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 904 mm | 18 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 547 L | 450 L | 97 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,532 L | 15.9 | -14.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Optima.