2006 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Vibe (164 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 63 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Pontiac Vibe (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Pontiac Vibe | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Pontiac | Honda |
Model | Vibe | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4503 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 30 L |