Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.4 in | -4 in |
Length | 171.1 in | 175.6 in | -4.5 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 69.7 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 52.8 in | 8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2856 lb. | 3064 lb. | -208 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.2 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.8 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.3 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.7 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.8 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.9 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 48.1 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 32.2 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 41.8 ft3 |
2010 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2011 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 |