Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Subaru WRX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 104.3 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 180.9 in | -9 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 70.7 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 62.2 in | 58.1 in | 4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3267 lb. | -566 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.6 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 52.2 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.3 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.1 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.2 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 53.1 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 35.4 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 42.1 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 |
2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review |