Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Nissan Murano | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 111.2 in | -8.8 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 192.8 in | -20.9 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 75.4 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 66.6 in | -4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2781 lb. | 3790 lb. | -1009 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 59.6 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 54.8 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.6 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 58.8 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 55.2 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.7 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -20.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 69.9 ft3 | -15.8 ft3 |
2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
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2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Leather seats have been durable and relatively comfortable although no lumbar control, which would have welcomed. Despite some reviews saying driving position is odd, it fits me just fine and I like being able to simply get it--I don't have to climb up as in a SUV and I don't have to get down, as in a sedan. Rear seat room is amazing for such a small car. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 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 |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The driver's seat lacks lumbar support. I made a minor modification to significantly improve the driver seat: I shaped a piece of upholstery foam to create lumbar support. I fit it under the seat cloth so it looks factory. Without it I was slouching and had back aches within 30 minutes of driving. My test drive was 10 minutes. My wife found an inadequate situation on the passenger seat. She needs a very upright seat back. That makes the headrest push her head forward. She uses a 2" thick piece of foam on the upper 2/3rd of the back rest to create a little space between her head and the headrest. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2015 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | I nearly ranked the new Nissan Murano's front seats ahead of its styling as reasons to buy one. With form-fitting contours and cushy-yet-supportive construction "inspired by NASA," they're that good. I wasn't able to drive the Murano all day, but felt like I easily could have. The 2015 Ford Edge's driver seat didn't initially strike me as especially comfortable. It felt flatter and less luxurious than that in the Nissan. But over the course of my test drive it seemed to fit and support me better and better. By the end it seemed very comfortable, yet still not quite as good as the Nissan's. The Edge Titanium's seats have a sportier appearance and shape than the SEL's, and might provide more lateral support. see full Nissan Murano review |
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