Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Subaru WRX | |
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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 |
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 |
2015 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark. If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX. see full Subaru WRX review |
2015 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 |