2009 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Vibe (159 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
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 Toyota Corolla (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Pontiac Vibe | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Vibe | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2362 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |