Pontiac Vibe vs. Honda Insight Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Honda Insight to the dealership as the Pontiac Vibe. The Honda Insight will save you money at the pump compared to the Pontiac Vibe. In terms of fuel economy, the Honda Insight has the Pontiac Vibe beat. When it comes to MSRP, the Pontiac Vibe doesn't cost much less than the Honda Insight. The Pontiac Vibe will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Honda Insight.

Utility
Neither the Pontiac Vibe nor the Honda has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Pontiac Vibe than with the Honda Insight.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Pontiac Vibe's front cabin compared to the Honda. The ampler interior dimensions of the Pontiac Vibe make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Honda.

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

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Pontiac Vibe packs quite a wallop and will knock the Insight down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Pontiac Vibe and the Insight likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Pontiac Vibe has a bigger engine than the Honda. Bear in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque equals pickup, and the Vibe will have picked up and gone by the time the Honda Insight finally gets moving. The Insight could learn a lesson or two from the Vibe when it comes to pickup.

Warranty
The Honda Insight and the Pontiac Vibe have the same basic warranty.