Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 98.7 in | 3.7 in |
Length | 171.1 in | 161.1 in | 10 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 67.9 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 59.0 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 3131 lb. | 2965 lb. | 166 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.2 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 52.8 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.4 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.7 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 49.3 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 0.0 in | 43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 33.5 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.4 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 22.2 ft3 |
2010 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.