Pontiac Vibe vs. Kia Forte Koup Review

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Kia and the Pontiac Vibe most definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Pontiac and the Kia Forte Koup have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Kia Forte Koup. The Pontiac Vibe could learn a lesson or two from the Kia in terms of pickup.

Utility
Neither the Pontiac nor the Kia Forte Koup has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity.

Convenience
The Pontiac's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Forte Koup.

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

Dimensions
The Vibe's tank is almost the same size as the Forte Koup's, though the Kia Forte Koup's is a bit larger. The Pontiac Vibe and the Kia compete for the same parking spaces.

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 Kia to the dealership as 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 Kia Forte Koup and the Kia Forte Koup perform approximately similarly as far as fuel economy. The Kia Forte Koup is significantly less pricey than the Pontiac Vibe as far as MSRP.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Pontiac Vibe isn't quite as generous as the Kia Forte Koup's.