2006 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2006 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, both 2006 Pontiac Vibe and 2006 Suzuki Aerio were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Aerio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Aerio (155 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Aerio should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 723 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Aerio.
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, 2006 Suzuki Aerio (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Aerio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Pontiac Vibe | 2006 Suzuki Aerio | |
Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
Model | Vibe | Aerio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1786 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |