Petrol · 2003–2010
Pontiac Vibe
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Pontiac Vibe. By the official figures, the 2008 uses 8.7 L/100km: 32 mpg UK, 27 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 8.7 L/100km
- 2008 official
- UK mpg
- 32 mpg
- US mpg
- 27 mpg
- On a full tank
- 574 km
- 50 L tank
What a Vibe costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $25.61 per 100 km | $2,817 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $21.03 per 100 km | $2,335 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £24.45 per 100 miles | £1,711 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $16.12 per 100 miles | $2,176 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
2nd generation, 2020
Specs for the 1.8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Wagon
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- 2nd generation
- Built
- 2009-2010
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Wheelbase
- 2,600 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 98 kW
- Torque
- 173 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
2nd generation, 2009–2010
Specs for the 1.8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Wagon
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- 2nd generation
- Built
- 2009-2010
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Wheelbase
- 2,600 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 98 kW
- Torque
- 173 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
1st generation, 2003–2008
Specs for the 1.8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Wagon
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- 1st generation
- Built
- 2003-2008
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,372 mm
- Width
- 1,765 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,601 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,794 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 98 kW
- Torque
- 171 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
Pontiac Vibe questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Pontiac Vibe?
The 2008 Pontiac Vibe uses 8.7 L/100km by its official figures: 32 mpg in UK gallons and 27 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Pontiac Vibe cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,817 in New Zealand, $2,335 in Australia, £1,711 in United Kingdom, $2,176 in United States.
How far does a Pontiac Vibe go on a full tank?
About 574 km (357 miles) from its 50 L tank at its official fuel use.
Cars like the Vibe
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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What will a drive in your Vibe cost?
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