Pontiac Vibe MPG by year — every rating on record
The Pontiac Vibe has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2003 to 2010. Across those years its best rated version returned 29 mpg (2005) and its thirstiest returned 22 mpg (2009). The EPA record holds 31 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | #2 of 14 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2004 | 4 | 28 mpg | 25 mpg | #3 of 14 (85th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2005 | 4 | 29 mpg | 25 mpg | #2 of 17 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2006 | 4 | 29 mpg | 25 mpg | #1 of 16 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2007 | 2 | 29 mpg | 27 mpg | #2 of 16 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2008 | 2 | 29 mpg | 27 mpg | #2 of 18 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2009 | 5 | 28 mpg | 22 mpg | #4 of 20 (84th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2010 | 5 | 28 mpg | 22 mpg | #6 of 22 (76th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Pontiac Vibe placed highest in 2006 at #1 of 16, and lowest in 2010 at #6 of 22. It spent 8 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 31 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2010 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 26 | 31 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 2010 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 26 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 2009 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2009 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2009 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2009 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 26 | 31 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 2009 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 26 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 2008 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 25 | 31 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 2008 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 26 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2007 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 25 | 31 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 2007 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 26 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2006 | 1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2006 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SPORTS | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2006 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 25 | 31 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 2006 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 26 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2005 | 1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2005 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SPORTS | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2005 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 25 | 31 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 2005 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 26 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2004 | 1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2004 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SPORTS | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2004 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 25 | 31 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 2004 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 2003 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SPORTS | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2003 | 1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2003 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | SPORTS | 23 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2003 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 25 | 31 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 2003 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 → 2005 | 28 → 29 mpg | +1 mpg | 397 gal |
| 2008 → 2009 | 29 → 28 mpg | -1 mpg | 411 gal |
What Vibe fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2010 Pontiac Vibe burns 411 to 523 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,232 | $1,568 | $336 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,438 | $1,830 | $392 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,643 | $2,091 | $448 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2010 model year is $2,250 to $2,850 a year in fuel, or $3,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Station Wagons
Across the 142 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 28 mpg the Pontiac Vibe is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $53 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Pontiac nameplates
Every Pontiac model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.