2009 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2007 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Vibe (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Prius.
Because 2009 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Vibe will offer significantly more control. 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 Pontiac Vibe (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Pontiac Vibe | 2007 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Vibe | Prius |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |
