Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,346 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,549 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,295 kg | 1,390 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 60 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 818 mm | 101 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 569 L | 215 L | 354 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,399 L | 7.6 | -6.6 L |
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 |