Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,329 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 3,995 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,580 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,261 kg | 1,146 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 48 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,313 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,214 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 547 L | 150 L | 397 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,532 L | 5.3 | -4.3 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 |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
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 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |