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2007 Pontiac Vibe and 2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
| Model | Pontiac Vibe | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 109.8 in | -7.4 in |
| Length | 171.9 in | 188.4 in | -16.5 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 75.2 in | -5.3 in |
| Height | 62.2 in | 68.1 in | -5.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3847 lb. | -1146 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.6 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 59.7 in | -6.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 56.7 in | -5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.2 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 59.5 in | -6.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 56.5 in | -8.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.3 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.3 | 42.3 ft3 | -23 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -41.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Pontiac Vibe
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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