2009 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2009 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2009 Pontiac Vibe and 2009 Pontiac G6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G6 (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 2009 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac G6. 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 G6 (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Pontiac Vibe | 2009 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Vibe | G6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 61 L |
