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Compare Pontiac Vibe vs Volkswagen GTI

Pontiac Vibe
2010 Pontiac Vibe
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$16,100
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Volkswagen GTI
2014 Volkswagen GTI
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$24,595
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
4-Speed Automatic (+$850)
Transmission
N/A
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
49.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A

Photos

Pontiac Vibe
2008-2010 Pontiac Vibe Rear Angle View
2008-2010 Pontiac Vibe Front Seats
12
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Volkswagen GTI
2010-2014 Volkswagen GTI Rear Angle View
2010-2014 Volkswagen GTI Steering Wheel
28
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
132 hp @ 6000 rpm
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm
Torque
128 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
207 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
4-Speed Automatic (+$850)
N/A
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,856 lbs
3,113 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
28 MPG
25 MPG
City
26 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
32 MPG
31 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.7 Tons/yr
7.3 Tons/yr
EPA rating
8
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13 gallons
14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
338 miles
304.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
416 miles
449.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
171.1 in
165.8 in
Height
61 in
57.8 in
Max Width
69.5 in
70 in
Front Width
59.8 in
60.4 in
Rear Width
59.9 in
59.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
101.5 in
Ground Clearance
5.8 in
5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.6 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.5 in
39.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
53.3 in
54.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
52.3 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.2 in
35.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.4 in
38.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
52.6 in
54.6 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
43.7 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
20.1 ft³
15.3 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
49.4 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
35.3 ft
35.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
16" x TBD
18" x TBD
Rear Wheel Size
16" x TBD
18" x TBD

Suspension

Front Suspension
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P205/55R16
225/40R18
Rear Tire
P205/55R16
225/40R18
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

  • Ebony, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Interlagos, Cloth seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Optional
Not Available

Interior Trim

Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Optional
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Optional
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

ABS
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Emissions
2 Years / 24,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Short Term California
3 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
N/A
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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