Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Pontiac G5 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 171 hp@5800 167 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.5 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 171.1 in | 179.8 in | -8.7 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 67.5 in | 2 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 55.6 in | 5.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3056 lb. | 2991 lb. | 65 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.1 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.1 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 49.4 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.0 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 35.7 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 49.3 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 46.3 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 32.2 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.4 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 35.5 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |