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Pontiac Vibe (2008) vs. Pontiac G5 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Pontiac Vibe and 2008 Pontiac G5 specs.

2008 Pontiac Vibe and 2008 Pontiac G5 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Pontiac Vibe Pontiac G5  
Engine 1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
126 hp@6000
122 lb-ft@4400
2.2L I4
DOHC-4v
148 hp@5600
152 lb-ft@4200
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.4 in 103.5 in -1.1 in
Length 171.9 in 179.8 in -7.9 in
Width 69.9 in 67.5 in 2.4 in
Height 62.2 in 55.6 in 6.6 in
Curb Weight 2701 lb. 2991 lb. -290 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 13.2 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 38.1 in 2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 53.1 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.7 in 49.4 in 2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 42.0 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 35.7 in 4.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.6 in 49.3 in 3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 47.8 in 46.3 in 1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.3 in 32.2 in 4.1 in
Total Legroom 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 74.2 in (over 2 rows) 3.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 19.3 ft3 13.9 ft3 5.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.1 ft3 13.9 ft3 40.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac Vibe

2008 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2008 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac G5

2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review
2007 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Plenty of room even for a tall person. see full Pontiac G5 review
2007 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD
There is enough room for the majority of people even with an above average height person in the front seat. see full Pontiac G5 review
2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD
getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review
2008 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review
2008 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review
 
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