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2008 Pontiac Vibe and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Pontiac Vibe | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,366 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,225 kg | 1,474 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 64 L | -14 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,313 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,214 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 965 mm | -43 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 547 L | 949 L | -402 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,532 L | 1,934 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac Vibe
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester
| 2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
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