Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 100.0 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 171.1 in | 168.4 in | 2.7 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 71.2 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 58.5 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2856 lb. | 3018 lb. | -162 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.4 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.3 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.1 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 49.0 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 0.0 in | 43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 31.4 in | 4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.4 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 19.5 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 |
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