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Price Range: $16,100 - $20,875
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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 Pontiac Vibe to the dealership as the average coupe/hatchback.
There really isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the typical coupe/hatchback is a tad more economical than the Pontiac Vibe.
Producing a precise fuel economy evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the typical coupe/hatchback and the typical coupe/hatchback perform about comparably when it comes to fuel economy.
When it comes to MSRP, the Vibe costs tremendously less than the average coupe/hatchback.
Utility
The Pontiac Vibe will quite certainly prove more practical than the average coupe/hatchback for those of you with frequent child-cargo.
The Pontiac Vibe outpulls the typical coupe/hatchback by a sizeable margin.
Convenience
The Vibe's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the average coupe/hatchback.
Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Pontiac Vibe's front cabin compared to the average coupe/hatchback.
The Vibe provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the average coupe/hatchback does.
Dimensions
The typical coupe/hatchback is tremendously heavier than the Pontiac Vibe.
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical coupe/hatchback than the Vibe because of its larger tank.
The Pontiac Vibe and the average coupe/hatchback compete for the same parking spaces.
Performance
In terms of horsepower, the average coupe/hatchback packs quite a wallop and will knock the Pontiac Vibe down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Pontiac Vibe and the typical coupe/hatchback quite certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The average coupe/hatchback has a more massive engine than the Pontiac Vibe. Keep in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder.
The average coupe/hatchback packs quite a wallop compared to the Vibe with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.
Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Vibe isn't quite as generous as the typical coupe/hatchback's.
