Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-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 | 171.1 in | 191.1 in | -20 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 75.8 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 68.1 in | -7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3056 lb. | 4233 lb. | -1177 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.7 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 59.3 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 57.2 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 44.2 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 59.6 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 57.1 in | -13.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.4 in | -2.2 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 | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -32.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 42.3 ft3 | -22.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -34.3 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander.