Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Kia Sportage | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.9 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 174.8 in | -2.9 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.0 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 64.4 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3280 lb. | -579 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.7 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 53.7 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.5 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 55.1 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 49.1 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.9 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -6.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
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 |
2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |