Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4400 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 101.2 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 159.4 in | 12.5 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 67.7 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 57.3 in | 4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 2729 lb. | -28 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.1 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 52.1 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.8 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 52.1 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 51.2 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 31.1 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 49.8 ft3 | 4.3 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 |
2017 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |