Pontiac Vibe (2006) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

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2006 Pontiac Vibe and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2006	2018
Model	Pontiac Vibe	Subaru Forester
Engine	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	103.9 in	-1.5 in
Length	171.9 in	180.9 in	-9 in
Width	69.9 in	70.7 in	-0.8 in
Height	62.2 in	66.4 in	-4.2 in
Curb Weight	2781 lb.	3653 lb.	-872 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	15.9 gal.	-2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.4 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	57.0 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.7 in	53.9 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	43.0 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.8 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.6 in	56.5 in	-3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.8 in	53.0 in	-5.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	38.0 in	-1.7 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.3 ft³	34.4 ft³	-15.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.1 ft³	74.7 ft³	-20.6 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

2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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