2006 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 3,454 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 436 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. 2009 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2006 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2006 Pontiac Vibe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Pontiac Vibe | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Vibe | Sienna |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1786 cc | 3454 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 3.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 76 L |