Pontiac Vibe vs. Honda Fit Review

Utility
Neither the Pontiac Vibe nor the Honda has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Pontiac Vibe packs quite a punch and will knock the Honda Fit down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Vibe than the Honda Fit because of its larger tank. The Honda Fit and the Pontiac Vibe compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Pontiac Vibe for a fill-up roughly as often as the Honda.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Honda Fit to the dealership as the Pontiac Vibe. The Pontiac pales in comparison to the Honda Fit as far as fuel economy. Producing an exact gas mileage evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Honda Fit is the winner when it comes to fuel economy. When it comes to MSRP, the Pontiac costs substantially more than the Honda Fit. The Pontiac Vibe will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Honda Fit. The Fit will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Vibe.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Honda and the Pontiac Vibe quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Vibe has a larger engine than the Honda. Bear in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Honda Fit could learn a lesson or two from the Pontiac as far as torque.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Pontiac Vibe offers a bit more head room than the Fit, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Pontiac make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the Honda Fit.

Warranty
The Honda Fit and the Pontiac Vibe have the same basic after-sale protection.