Pontiac Vibe vs. Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Review

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Mazda packs quite a punch and will knock the Vibe 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 circles, the Vibe and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 most certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 has a larger engine than the Pontiac Vibe. Bear in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 is tremendously more powerful than the Vibe. Torque equals pickup, and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 will have picked up and gone by the time the Pontiac Vibe finally gets moving.

Utility
The Pontiac Vibe and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll most certainly have to take the Pontiac Vibe for a fill-up more often than the MAZDASPEED3 because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Pontiac's front cabin compared to the Mazda MAZDASPEED3. The Vibe is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Mazda MAZDASPEED3.

Dimensions
The MAZDASPEED3 is tremendously more bulky than the Pontiac Vibe. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mazda than the Pontiac Vibe because of its larger tank. The Pontiac Vibe and the MAZDASPEED3 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 about the same to get the Pontiac to the dealership as the Mazda MAZDASPEED3. The Pontiac Vibe won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Mazda MAZDASPEED3. Producing an exact gas mileage evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Pontiac Vibe and the Pontiac Vibe perform almost comparably regarding fuel economy. The MAZDASPEED3 is substantially costlier than the Pontiac Vibe when it comes to MSRP.

Warranty
The MAZDASPEED3 and the Pontiac Vibe have the same basic after-sale protection.