Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Toyota Highlander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 109.8 in | -7.4 in |
Length | 171.1 in | 192.5 in | -21.4 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 75.8 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 68.1 in | -7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2856 lb. | 4165 lb. | -1309 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 |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |