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2006 Pontiac Vibe and 2015 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
| Model | Pontiac Vibe | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 109.8 in | -7.4 in |
| Length | 171.9 in | 191.1 in | -19.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 75.8 in | -5.9 in |
| Height | 62.2 in | 68.1 in | -5.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2781 lb. | 4233 lb. | -1452 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.7 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 59.3 in | -6.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 57.2 in | -5.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 44.2 in | -2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 59.6 in | -7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 57.1 in | -9.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -32.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.3 | 42.3 ft3 | -23 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -29.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Pontiac Vibe
| 2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Leather seats have been durable and relatively comfortable although no lumbar control, which would have welcomed. Despite some reviews saying driving position is odd, it fits me just fine and I like being able to simply get it--I don't have to climb up as in a SUV and I don't have to get down, as in a sedan. Rear seat room is amazing for such a small car. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2006 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 |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The driver's seat lacks lumbar support. I made a minor modification to significantly improve the driver seat: I shaped a piece of upholstery foam to create lumbar support. I fit it under the seat cloth so it looks factory. Without it I was slouching and had back aches within 30 minutes of driving. My test drive was 10 minutes. My wife found an inadequate situation on the passenger seat. She needs a very upright seat back. That makes the headrest push her head forward. She uses a 2" thick piece of foam on the upper 2/3rd of the back rest to create a little space between her head and the headrest. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander
| 2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander
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