Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Subaru WRX | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,580 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,225 kg | 1,482 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 60 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,313 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,214 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 899 mm | 23 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 547 L | 340 L | 207 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,532 L | 12.0 | -11 L |
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 |