Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 99.4 in | 3 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 175.4 in | -3.5 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 66.7 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 58.5 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3071 lb. | -370 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.7 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 53.3 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.9 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.3 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 52.9 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 51.7 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 33.7 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 | -7.5 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 |
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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 |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |