Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Subaru Legacy | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 105.1 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 188.7 in | -16.8 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 68.1 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 58.1 in | 4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3305 lb. | -604 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.4 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 51.0 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 44.1 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 53.7 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 52.6 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 33.9 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -14.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -12.1 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2007 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 |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |