Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Mercury Milan | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 107.4 in | -5 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 190.2 in | -18.3 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 72.2 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 55.8 in | 6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3117 lb. | -416 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.4 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 54.0 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.5 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 53.3 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.0 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 38.3 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2007 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It would only fit the 2 kids in their seat. There is a 3rd belt, but the car seats took up the space where the adult would go between them. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Heating/cooling of the rear seats is poor. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I needed to fit 3 child car seats in the back, which it does better than my VW Passat it replaced. see full Mercury Milan review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
The Milan is a comfortable car to ride in both in front and in back with lots of legroom. see full Mercury Milan review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Average size adults fit comfortably with good head room. see full Mercury Milan review |
2008 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
My head was squashed into the roof. Could not adjust seat to find a tolerable position. see full Mercury Milan review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I felt very constrained in all movements. see full Mercury Milan review |