Pontiac Vibe vs. Volkswagen Passat Review

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

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Volkswagen packs quite a wallop and will knock the Pontiac Vibe down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. The Pontiac Vibe is likely to feel slightly sluggish because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the Passat.

Dimensions
The Passat is considerably more ponderous than the Pontiac Vibe. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Volkswagen Passat than the Pontiac Vibe because of its larger tank. The Vibe and the Volkswagen Passat 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 roughly the same to get the Pontiac Vibe to the dealership as the Volkswagen Passat. The Volkswagen Passat is considerably costlier than the Vibe regarding MSRP.

Handling
The Volkswagen and the Pontiac Vibe have approximately comparable tires. With their comparable turning radiuses, the Volkswagen Passat and the Pontiac likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Pontiac Vibe and the Volkswagen have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Volkswagen. The Pontiac Vibe could learn a lesson or two from the Volkswagen Passat in terms of pickup. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Volkswagen Passat is tremendously more powerful than 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 Passat. While the rear of the Volkswagen offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Pontiac Vibe, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Pontiac Vibe isn't quite as generous as the Volkswagen Passat's.