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Pontiac Vibe (2010) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Pontiac Vibe and 2011 Mazda RX-8 specs.

2010 Pontiac Vibe and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year 2010 2011  
Model Pontiac Vibe Mazda RX-8  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Pontiac Vibe

2010 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8

2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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