Pontiac Vibe vs. Kia Rio5 Review

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 Kia to the dealership as the Pontiac Vibe. The Pontiac pales in comparison to the Kia Rio5 when it comes to gas mileage. With respect to fuel economy, the Rio5 bests the Pontiac Vibe. When it comes to MSRP, the Pontiac costs considerably more than the Rio5. The Kia Rio5 will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Pontiac. The Pontiac Vibe will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Kia Rio5.

Utility
The Kia and the Pontiac Vibe can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Pontiac Vibe for a fill-up more often than the Kia Rio5 because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Pontiac Vibe offers a bit more head room than the Kia Rio5, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Pontiac Vibe provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Rio5 does.

Dimensions
The Kia's tank is roughly the same size as the Pontiac Vibe's, though the Pontiac Vibe's is slightly larger. The Rio5 and the Pontiac Vibe compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Pontiac Vibe packs quite a punch and will knock the Kia down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Kia Rio5 and the Pontiac most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Kia's engine is somewhat smaller than the Pontiac Vibe's, but not terribly so. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Vibe is substantially more powerful than the Kia Rio5.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Pontiac Vibe isn't quite as generous as the Kia Rio5's.