2010 Pontiac G6 vs. 2010 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, both 2010 Pontiac G6 and 2010 Pontiac Vibe were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pontiac G6 (162 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Pontiac Vibe. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2010 Pontiac G6 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Pontiac Vibe. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Pontiac G6 | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
Model | G6 | Vibe |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2384 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 49 L |