| Model year | 2009 |
| Make | Pontiac |
| Model | Vibe |
| Style | GT 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M) |
| Base MSRP | $20,875 |
| Options on test vehicle | Transmission, 5 Speed Automatic with Driver Tap Shift Control ($1,050); Power Sunroof ($700) |
| As-tested MSRP | $21,645 |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 2,362cc (144cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum alloy |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 9.8 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,400 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 158 @ 6,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 162 @ 4,000 |
| Transmission type | 5-speed Automatic |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I: 3.943; II: 2.197; III: 1.413; IV: 0.975; V: 0.731 |
| Suspension, front | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension, rear | Independent double wishbone |
| Steering type | Power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 16.35:1 |
| Tire brand | Goodyear |
| Tire model | Eagle F1 A/SC |
| Tire type | All season |
| Tire size, front | P215/45R18 |
| Tire size, rear | P215/45R18 |
| Wheel size | 18 front - 18 rear |
| Wheel material | Aluminum |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.7 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 8.9 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 13.7 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 16.7@82.6 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 8.6 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 32 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 127 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 59.1 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.75 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 45.5 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 76.0 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 69.1 |
| Acceleration comments | Pretty permissive traction control allows some wheelspin, but shutting it off proved slightly quicker to 60. Upshifts at rev limit so manual shifting did little to improve times. |
| Braking rating | Average |
| Braking comments | Though the stopping distances were unremarkable, and the pedal remained firm, the pads began to smell by the 4th stop. Not much initial bite or slowing, but much better from 30-0. |
| Handling rating | Average |
| Handling comments | Plenty of body roll and very little response to throttle input -- likely because limits are artificially low. Feels tall through fast transitions, but not dangerous as limits are kept in check. Still, 59.1 mph is not fast. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 71 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 9.3 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 21 City / 28 Highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 19.3 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 13 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,160 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,165 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 60/40 |
| Length (in.) | 172.1 |
| Width (in.) | 69.5 |
| Height (in.) | 61.4 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 102.4 |
| Track, front (in.) | 59.6 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 58.9 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 37.1 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.6 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 36.2 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 40.5 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 39.4 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 53.3 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 52.6 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 20.1 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 49 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years / 100,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 6 years / 100,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years / 100,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front |
| Knee airbags | Not Available |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Not available |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
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