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Pontiac Vibe (2008) vs. Kia Rio (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Pontiac Vibe and 2017 Kia Rio specs.

2008 Pontiac Vibe and 2017 Kia Rio Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac Vibe

2008 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Rio

2017 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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