2010 Pontiac Vibe

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Rating9.2
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$16,100 - $20,875
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Comfortable ride quality

The resale value will not be good as the manufacturer is shutting down

There are no notable changes for the 2010 Pontiac Vibe Hatchback

Ample cargo space with a spacious backseat

Mediocre fuel economy with the larger 2.4 L engine

Good fuel economy with the base engine

Specs & Features

$20,275

price

158 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

162 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

4-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.4L 4cyl AWD 4A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2010 Pontiac Vibe Hatchback is a compact hatchback offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $16,100. For that price, it mainly competes with the 2010 Subaru Impreza Hatchback, and the Mazda 3 Hatchback. Between 2 trims, the Pontiac Vibe offers 2 powertrain options. The base engine is a 1.8L inline-4 capable of making 132 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 158 horsepower-making 2.4 L inline-4. Both engines are mated to either a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Pontiac Vibe reaches 60 mph from zero in 9.6 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 7.4 seconds with the 2.4L inline-4. Depending on the powertrain, the Pontiac Vibe can manage a combined fuel economy between 22 and 28 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 8 striking colors the Pontiac Vibe comes in really pull you towards itself.

The 2010 Pontiac Vibe fetches an average price of $6,294. However, you can avail of average savings of around $230 with a good deal. With around 764 units of the Pontiac Vibe available for purchase, we offer a vast inventory for you to choose from.

Buying Advice

Looking for a practical small car, the 2010 Pontiac Vibe is one of the most practical options in the compact hatchback segment. It comes with a surprisingly good amount of cargo space and backseats are also not crammed like of the competition. The base engine is not powerful, however, provides great fuel efficiency, and vice versa for the larger 2.4L inline 4 powertrain. As Pontiac is winding down it’s operations the resale value of these cars will plummet in the coming time.

Trims

    Base
    $16,100 onwards
    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl AWD 4A
    • Horsepower: 158 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 162 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg
    GT
    $20,875 onwards
    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl FWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 158 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 162 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 28 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$16,100- $20,875

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

9.15

Horsepower

158 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

162 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$16,880- $20,555

Gasoline

7.46

158 hp @ 6400 rpm

141 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$16,700- $22,110

Gasoline

7.67

132 hp @ 6000 rpm

128 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$18,690- $27,390

Gasoline

8.1

150 hp @ 5000 rpm

170 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm

4

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$17,620- $23,860

Gasoline

9.28

170 hp @ 5700 rpm

177 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

5

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$23,465- $25,170

Gasoline

8.06

200 hp @ 5100 rpm

207 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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2010 Pontiac Vibe vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.7 sec17.8 sec-
    6.5 sec14.9 sec-
    7.7 sec15.8 sec-
    8.36 sec-116 mph
    9.2 sec16.7 sec-
    9.9 sec-123 mph

    2010 Pontiac Vibe vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      26 mpg32 mpg28 mpg13 gal.338/416 mi. -
      26 mpg32 mpg28 mpg13.2 gal.343.2/422.4 mi.
      23 mpg31 mpg26 mpg13.6 gal.312.8/421.6 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.319/435 mi.
      21 mpg31 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.304.5/449.5 mi.
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg14.5 gal.290/406 mi.

      2010 Pontiac Vibe vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        171.1 in.69.5 in.61 in.5.8 in.102.4 in. -

        2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring

        Ranked #1

        176.6 in.69.5 in.59.8 in.5.9 in.106.3 in.
        173.8 in.68.8 in.60.4 in.7.7 in.103.7 in.
        171.9 in.69.5 in.61 in.5.8 in.102.4 in.

        2010 Volvo C30

        Ranked #5

        167.4 in.70.2 in.57 in.5.3 in.103.9 in.
        165.8 in.69.3 in.57.8 in.5 in.101.5 in.

        2010 Pontiac Vibe vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          20.1 cu.ft.91.4 cu.ft.49.4 cu.ft. -
          19.8 cu.ft.114 cu.ft.61.5 cu.ft.
          18.4 cu.ft.95.2 cu.ft.47.4 cu.ft.
          12.4 cu.ft.93.5 cu.ft.46 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.81 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.
          12.4 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.-

          2010 Pontiac Vibe vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            49.4 cu.ft.20.1 cu.ft.49.4 cu.ft.- -
            -12.4 cu.ft.--
            27.1 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.-
            61.5 cu.ft.19.8 cu.ft.61.5 cu.ft.-
            46 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.46 cu.ft.-
            47.4 cu.ft.18.4 cu.ft.47.4 cu.ft.79 ft.

            2010 Pontiac Vibe vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1500 lbs.-2856 lbs. -
              1500 lbs.-2865 lbs.
              1500 lbs.--
              -772 lbs.2884 lbs.
              --3034 lbs.
              -899 lbs.2968 lbs.

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