Pontiac Vibe vs. Volkswagen Jetta Review

Utility
There's no clear winner between the Vibe and the Volkswagen Jetta in terms of hauling capacity. Neither the Vibe nor the Volkswagen Jetta has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity.

Performance
The Volkswagen Jetta is likely to feel somewhat slow because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio. When it comes to horsepower, the Pontiac packs quite a punch and will knock the Volkswagen Jetta down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Volkswagen Jetta is likely to feel a little slow because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio. The Pontiac Vibe's tank is about the same size as the Volkswagen Jetta's, though the Volkswagen Jetta's is a bit more capacious. The Pontiac Vibe and the Volkswagen compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Pontiac Vibe for a fill-up about as often as the Volkswagen. You won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Pontiac than with the Volkswagen Jetta, as both offer similar ranges.

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 Vibe to the dealership as the Volkswagen Jetta. As far as gas mileage, the Vibe is somewhat better than the Volkswagen Jetta, but not by much. As far as gas mileage, the Pontiac Vibe and the Volkswagen Jetta don't differ much. The Jetta isn't much more expensive than the Vibe when it comes to MSRP.

Handling
The Vibe and the Volkswagen Jetta have about comparable tires. With their comparable turning circles, the Volkswagen Jetta and the Pontiac Vibe quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Volkswagen Jetta's engine isn't much more sizeable than the Pontiac Vibe's. The Volkswagen Jetta has no lessons to learn with respect to pickup from the Pontiac Vibe.

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

Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Pontiac Vibe isn't quite as generous as the Volkswagen Jetta's.

Other
The Volkswagen emits fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Vibe.