2005 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2008 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Toyota Avensis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Vibe (170 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 143 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Vibe.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Avensis (231 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (172 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. 2008 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 2005 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2005 Pontiac Vibe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Pontiac Vibe | 2008 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Vibe | Avensis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 231 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |