We also named the 2009 Kia Spectra5 (score: 6.4 of 10) and the 2009 Subaru Impreza hatchback (score: 8.2 of 10).ĬOMPARE: 2010 Pontiac Vibe vs 2009 Toyota Matrix vs 2009 Kia SpectraĪs for other departing Pontiacs, the 2009 Pontiac G3 is slightly greener than the Vibe, achieving EPA ratings of 27 miles per gallon city / 34 mpg highway. We'd point out that it competes with the identical-under-the-skin 2009 Toyota Matrix (score: also 8 of 10), which historically has higher resale value. GM suggests that the Vibe competes with the 2009 Dodge Caliber (score: 7 of 10) and the 2010 Mazda Mazda3 (score: 8.4 of 10).ĬOMPARE: 2010 Pontiac Vibe vs 2009 Dodge Caliber vs 2010 Mazda Mazda3 Quite small cargo area with backseats up.Difficult visibility due to wide rear pillar.Commendable fuel economy (26 mpg city / 32 mpg highway with 1.8-liter engine and 5-speed).
Torquey 2.4-liter engine provides good power in AWD and GT.The AWD and GT models use the larger engine, with automatic standard on the AWD and the 5-speed for the GT.Īside from a few detail changes-air conditioning is standard, the luggage rack is offered on the all-wheel-drive model, and Ignition Orange Metallic paint replaces Mystic Blue Metallic, ooooh-the 2010 Vibe is unchanged from the 2009 Pontiac Vibe we reviewed. The base car comes with a 1.8-liter four and a 5-speed, with a 2.4-liter four and an automatic optional.