Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Saab 9-5 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.4 in | -4 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 190.6 in | -18.7 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 70.5 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 57.7 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3620 lb. | -919 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.9 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 0.0 in | 51.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.5 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 0.0 in | 47.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.6 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 36.8 ft3 | -17.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -18.9 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
2006 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
These are the best seats ever designed. Really. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable and supportive. air-cooled seat option is great in the summer. Front seat ergonomics and comfort blow away those of bmw, infiniti and acura, although leather quality is not as good. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both my wife and I find them comfortable for long drives see full Saab 9-5 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Saab seats...enough said. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great swar for tall slim people see full Saab 9-5 review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
9-5 has the best leather seat I ever sit in. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Large supportive front buckets. Vented and heated. Saab seats among the best in the industry. see full Saab 9-5 review |