Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Honda Civic to the dealership as the Vibe.
As far as gas mileage, the Honda Civic beats the Pontiac Vibe.
The Pontiac Vibe isn't much pricier than the Honda Civic regarding MSRP.
The Vibe will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Honda Civic.
Utility
Neither the Vibe nor the Honda has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity.
The Pontiac outpulls the Civic by a massive margin.
Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Pontiac Vibe than with the Honda Civic.
Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Vibe's front cabin compared to the Honda Civic.
The Pontiac provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Honda Civic does.
Dimensions
The Pontiac Vibe's tank is approximately the same size as the Honda Civic's, though the Honda Civic's is a tad bigger.
The Vibe and the Honda Civic compete for the same parking spaces.
Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Honda and the Vibe quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.
Warranty
The Honda Civic and the Pontiac have the same basic after-sale protection.