Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,346 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,549 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,386 kg | 1,466 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 62 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 983 mm | -64 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 569 L | 419 L | 150 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,399 L | 14.8 | -13.8 L |
2009 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 |
2009 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 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |