

Body | 4dr Hatch |
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm |
Height | 1,580 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,225 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,313 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,214 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 547 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,532 L |
2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
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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 |
Trim | Base | GT |
Standard Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 94 kW@6000 165 Nm@4400 | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@7600 169 Nm@4400 |
Optional Engine(s) | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 88 kW@6000 156 Nm@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 |
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 |
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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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2006 Pontiac Vibe.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Hatch | Base | 16,430 | 15,526 | 560 |
4dr Hatch | GT | 20,105 | 18,999 | 560 |