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2006 Pontiac Vibe Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in |
| Length | 171.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in |
| Height | 62.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2701 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Pontiac Vibe
| 2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Leather seats have been durable and relatively comfortable although no lumbar control, which would have welcomed. Despite some reviews saying driving position is odd, it fits me just fine and I like being able to simply get it--I don't have to climb up as in a SUV and I don't have to get down, as in a sedan. Rear seat room is amazing for such a small car. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2006 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 |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The driver's seat lacks lumbar support. I made a minor modification to significantly improve the driver seat: I shaped a piece of upholstery foam to create lumbar support. I fit it under the seat cloth so it looks factory. Without it I was slouching and had back aches within 30 minutes of driving. My test drive was 10 minutes. My wife found an inadequate situation on the passenger seat. She needs a very upright seat back. That makes the headrest push her head forward. She uses a 2" thick piece of foam on the upper 2/3rd of the back rest to create a little space between her head and the headrest. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 Pontiac Vibe 4-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | Base | GT |
| Standard Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4400 | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400 |
| Optional Engine(s) | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 118 hp@6000 115 lb-ft@4200 | |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | |
| Standard Tires | 205/55R16 tires | 205/55R16 tires |
| Optional Tires | 215/50HR17 tires | 215/50HR17 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2006 Pontiac Vibe
| 2006 Pontiac Vibe Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 164-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
2ZZ motor w/ 8200 rpm red line is a hoot, the 6 speed manual is a delight, and the clutch is light and progressive. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2006 Pontiac Vibe Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Kinda gutless. Loud engine. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very gutless, slow and lacking torque. makes more noise than power. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fully loaded (this time with 2 adults, 2 kids, no luggage) the car needed to redline to pull into traffic. It is possible that the transmission had not been programmed/learned well yet. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Gutless, but a smooth transmission for the manual. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Car could use another 25 hp. It's just too little power to climb hills, even without a load in the car. With a load, climbing hills is constant downshift and high rpm. Otherwise, sufficient for most everyday driving. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2006 Pontiac Vibe
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2006 Pontiac Vibe.
2006 Pontiac Vibe MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr Hatch | Base | 16,430 | 15,526 | 560 |
| 4dr Hatch | GT | 20,105 | 18,999 | 560 |
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