Pontiac Vibe Review

2009 Pontiac Vibe Price Range: $16,100 - $20,875

Utility
There's no clear winner between the average sport wagon and the Pontiac Vibe as far as transporting cargo. Neither the Pontiac Vibe nor the typical sport wagon has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity. Towing is significantly more the Vibe's forte than it is the typical sport wagon's.

Performance
The Pontiac Vibe is likely to feel a tad slow because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the typical sport wagon.

Dimensions
The typical sport wagon is substantially heavier than the Vibe. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical sport wagon than the Pontiac Vibe because of its more capacious tank. The Pontiac Vibe and the typical sport wagon compete for the same parking spaces. The typical sport wagon's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Pontiac Vibe may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Convenience
You'll doubtless take the typical sport wagon for a fill-up approximately as often as the Vibe.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Vibe is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the typical sport wagon. The typical sport wagon will tax your gas budget quite a bit more than the Vibe will. In terms of fuel economy, the Pontiac Vibe bests the typical sport wagon. In terms of MSRP, the Pontiac Vibe costs quite a bit less than the typical sport wagon.

Handling
The typical sport wagon and the Pontiac Vibe have approximately comparable tires. With their comparable turning circles, the Pontiac Vibe and the average sport wagon definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical sport wagon's engine is tremendously more massive than the Pontiac Vibe's. Remember that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Pontiac Vibe could learn a lesson or two from the typical sport wagon with respect to torque.

Comfort
Taller drivers will quite a bit enjoy the extra head room in the Vibe's front cabin compared to the typical sport wagon. The typical sport wagon is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Pontiac Vibe.

Overview
Although the basic after-sale protection that comes with the typical sport wagon is slightly longer than the Pontiac Vibe's, the difference isn't too marked. As far as after-sale protection against rust, the typical sport wagon has quite a bit better coverage than the Pontiac Vibe.