Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 94 kW@6000 165 Nm@4400 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6300 167 Nm@4850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 4,049 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,580 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,225 kg | 1,238 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 43 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,313 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,214 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 790 mm | 132 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 547 L | 425 L | 122 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,532 L | 1,410 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 |
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 |