Petrol · 2003–2010

Pontiac Vibe

MPG, running costs and specs for the Pontiac Vibe. By the official figures, the 2008 gets 27 mpg, about $2,176 a year in the US.

Pontiac Vibe in silver
MPG
27 mpg
2008 official · 8.7 L/100km
A year's gas
$2,176
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
357 miles
50 L tank
Seats
5

What a Vibe costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$16.12 per 100 miles$2,176
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

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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2010Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2009Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2008Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2007Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2006Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2005Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2004Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2003Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—

Pontiac Vibe questions

What MPG does the Pontiac Vibe get?

The 2008 Pontiac Vibe gets 27 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (8.7 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Pontiac Vibe cost to run a year in the US?

About $2,176 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

How far does a Pontiac Vibe go on a full tank?

About 357 miles (574 km) from its 50 L tank at its official fuel use.

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