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2010 Pontiac Vibe
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$16,100
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2.5L Manual Hatchback
$18,690
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Overview
Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Inline-5 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: 20 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
12 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
49.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Inline-5 Gas
Horsepower
132 hp @ 6000 rpm
150 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
128 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
170 lb-ft @ 3750 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
2,884 lbs
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
28 MPG
23 MPG
City
26 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
32 MPG
28 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.7 Tons/yr
8.1 Tons/yr
EPA rating
8
6
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 gallons
14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
338 miles
290 miles
Cruising Range Highway
416 miles
406 miles
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
171.1 in
161.1 in
Height
61 in
59 in
Max Width
69.5 in
67.9 in
Front Width
59.8 in
59.4 in
Rear Width
59.9 in
58.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
98.8 in
Ground Clearance
5.8 in
4.6 in
Interior Space
Seating Capacity
5 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.6 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.5 in
38.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
53.3 in
52.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
52.3 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.2 in
33.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.4 in
36.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
52.6 in
49.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
43.7 in
N/A
Cargo Space
Trunk Volume
N/A
12 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
20.1 ft³
N/A
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
Front Wheel Size
16" x TBD
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x TBD
16" x 6.5"
Suspension
Front Suspension
Independent
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Tires
Front Tire
P205/55R16
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire
P205/55R16
P205/55HR16
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact
Colors and Materials
Standard Interior Materials
Ebony, Cloth Seat Trim
Black, V-Tex leatherette seat trim
Cream, V-Tex leatherette seat trim
White, V-Tex leatherette seat trim
Features and Options
Infotainment
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Optional
Standard
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Optional
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Comfort
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Optional
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Optional
Standard
Keyless Entry
Optional
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Safety
Safety Features
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Airbags
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
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
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