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2008 Pontiac Vibe and 2009 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Pontiac Vibe | Mazda RX-8 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.4 in | -4 in |
| Length | 171.9 in | 175.6 in | -3.7 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 62.2 in | 52.8 in | 9.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3064 lb. | -363 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.8 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 53.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.8 in | 3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.9 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 48.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 32.2 in | 4.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 46.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac Vibe
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda RX-8
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
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