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Pontiac Vibe (2008) vs. Subaru Legacy (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Pontiac Vibe and 2009 Subaru Legacy specs.

2008 Pontiac Vibe and 2009 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Pontiac Vibe Subaru Legacy  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.4 in 105.1 in -2.7 in
Length 171.9 in 186.2 in -14.3 in
Width 69.9 in 68.1 in 1.8 in
Height 62.2 in 56.1 in 6.1 in
Curb Weight 2701 lb. 3250 lb. -549 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 16.9 gal. -3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 39.5 in 1.1 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 36.5 in 3.3 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 11.4 ft3 7.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.1 ft3 11.4 ft3 42.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac Vibe

2008 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2009 Subaru Legacy

2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 
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