Model Year | 2006 | 2022 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 284 hp@6400 259 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 114.2 in | -11.8 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 197.7 in | -25.8 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 77.9 in | -8 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 69.7 in | -7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2781 lb. | 4317 lb. | -1536 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 60.8 in | -7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 58.3 in | -6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 44.3 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 59.6 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 56.3 in | -8.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 35.5 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.4 in | -58.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.7 in | -46.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.0 in | -28 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 107.8 in (over 3 rows) | -29.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.3 | 45.0 ft3 | -25.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 80.5 ft3 | -26.4 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 |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder.