Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@7600 169 Nm@4400 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 195 kW@6000 353 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 4,590 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,580 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,261 kg | 1,852 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 80 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,313 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,214 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 917 mm | 5 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 547 L | 898 L | -351 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,532 L | 1,880 L | 0 L |
2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
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2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Leather seats have been durable and relatively comfortable although no lumbar control, which would have welcomed. Despite some reviews saying driving position is odd, it fits me just fine and I like being able to simply get it--I don't have to climb up as in a SUV and I don't have to get down, as in a sedan. Rear seat room is amazing for such a small car. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 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 |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The driver's seat lacks lumbar support. I made a minor modification to significantly improve the driver seat: I shaped a piece of upholstery foam to create lumbar support. I fit it under the seat cloth so it looks factory. Without it I was slouching and had back aches within 30 minutes of driving. My test drive was 10 minutes. My wife found an inadequate situation on the passenger seat. She needs a very upright seat back. That makes the headrest push her head forward. She uses a 2" thick piece of foam on the upper 2/3rd of the back rest to create a little space between her head and the headrest. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2007 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |