Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4400 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 113.8 in | -11.4 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 189.4 in | -17.5 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 78.1 in | -8.2 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 69.3 in | -7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 4365 lb. | -1664 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 63.2 in | -10 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 59.2 in | -7.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 65.3 in | -12.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 65.8 in | -18 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.0 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.4 in | -36.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.9 in | -33.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 112.6 in (over 3 rows) | -34.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.3 | 61.8 ft3 | -42.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 121.3 ft3 | -67.2 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2007 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It would only fit the 2 kids in their seat. There is a 3rd belt, but the car seats took up the space where the adult would go between them. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Heating/cooling of the rear seats is poor. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |