Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Kia Spectra | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 102.8 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 170.9 in | 1 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 68.3 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 57.9 in | 4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 2910 lb. | -209 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.1 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 52.4 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.8 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 53.9 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 53.9 in | -6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 35.4 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 52.8 ft3 | 1.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Kia Spectra.